Clinical Presentation & Protocol
Patient Usually Complains Of
Presents with a history of shoulder dislocation or sensation of the shoulder 'slipping out' during abduction and external rotation. Endorses deep, poorly localized pain and 'dead arm' sensation post-subluxation.
Clinical Examination Findings
Young, active/athletic individual.
Treatment Protocol
1. Prescribed structured PT protocol focusing on dynamic stabilizers (rotator cuff and periscapular muscles). 2. Avoidance of 'high five' positioning. 3. Ordered MR Arthrogram (MRA) of the Shoulder to evaluate labrum (Bankart/SLAP) and capsule. 4. Surgical stabilization discussed if recurrent.