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Diagnostic Resource for Anterior Shoulder Instability

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OT

Diagnosis:

Orthopaedics

References:

  • Hurley, E. T., Matache, B. A., Wong, I., Itoi, E., Strauss, E. J., Delaney, R. A., Neyton, L., Athwal, G. S., Pauzenberger, L., Mullett, H., & Jazrawi, J. M. (2021). Anterior shoulder instability part I- diagnosis, nonoperative management, and bankart repair- an international consensus statement. Arthroscopy, 38(2), 214-223.
  • (n.d.). The Ehlers-Danlos Society : The Ehlers Danlos Society. https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/wp-content/uploads/Beighton-Score-2017.pdf

Evaluate clients with shoulder pain using the testing and diagnostic guidelines in this resource and improve assessment for anterior shoulder instability. This printable clinical reference is for occupational therapists working with adult patients, covering Orthopaedics. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • When should I refer for imaging with suspected shoulder dislocation?
  • How do I evaluate anterior shoulder instability during physical exam?
  • What tests are used to diagnose shoulder instability in rehab settings?

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