Glenohumeral bone lesions occurring during the first episode of shoulder dislocation do not influence function at an average of 2 years.

Background: After a first shoulder dislocation, the rate of recurrence varies according to age and type of activity. The rule of bony lesions is logical but not demonstrated. We conducted a study to analyze bony lesions observed after a first episode of anterior shoulder dislocation in patients younger than 50 years of age.