Outcomes After Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization in Professional Handball Players

Abstract

Background: Although numerous studies have reported on the redislocation rate and functional results of arthroscopic treatment for anterior shoulder instability in athletes, they have not disclosed outcomes in the high-risk group of elite handball players. Purpose: To investigate the postoperative outcomes of arthroscopic treatment for anterior shoulder instability as well as the return-to-sport (RTS) rate in professional handball players. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Involved in this study were 44 competitive handball players (47 shoulders) who underwent arthroscopic anterior capsulolabral reconstruction between 2010 and 2018 and had a minimum follow-up of 24 months. After surgery, patients completed a questionnaire that collected Rowe and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scores and RTS data, and we compared these results with their preoperative scores. We also compared results according to the following subgroups: true dislocations versus recurrent subluxations, younger (<20 years) versus older (≥20 years) age, male versus female sex, and shorter versus longer duration of instability. Statistical analysis included the paired-samples t test and nonparametric Fisher exact test. Results: The mean follow-up period was 52.2 ± 21.4 months. There were 4 shoulders (9%) with recurrent instability. There were significant preoperative to postoperative improvements in the mean Rowe score (from 45.2 to 91.8) and mean ASES score (from 70.6 to 95.7) ( P < .001 for both). Overall, the RTS rate was 83%, and 64% (30/47 shoulders) were able to return to their preinjury level. The RTS rate was significantly lower in the younger players than in the older players (46% vs 86%, respectively; P = .005). Conclusion: The study results indicated that handball players with anterior shoulder instability can be treated using arthroscopic labral reconstruction successfully and 83% of the athletes were able to RTS activity. The handball players aged ≥20 years returned to their preinjury level of sport at a higher rate than did those aged <20 years.

Return to play following operative management of anterior shoulder instability in overhead athletes—A systematic review

“…Recurrent instability occurred in 5.8% of athletes. 8,[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27] Open Latarjet procedure Among those undergoing an open Latarjet procedure, the rate of RTP was 80.9%, with 77.7% returning to the same level of play. Furthermore, the mean time to RTP was 5.1 months.…”

Kết Quả Điều Trị Tổn Thương Sụn Viền Khớp Vai Do Chấn Thương Bằng Phẫu Thuật Nội Soi

“…Sood (2018) báo cáo 51 bệnh nhân, có 45 bệnh nhân có kết quả từ khá đến xuất sắc, 5 bệnh nhân có kết quả trung bình và 1 bệnh nhân có kết quả kém theo thang điểm Rowe [14]. Pavlik (2021) ghi nhận có sự cải thiện đáng kể sau phẫu thuật về điểm Rowe (từ 45,2 đến 91,8) và điểm ASES (từ 70,6 đến 95,7) (cả hai P < 0,001) [15]. Kim (2013) so sánh nhóm tổn thương Bankart đơn thuần, Bankart kết hợp với SLAP và nhóm tổn thương toàn bộ sụn viền.…”