Self-reduction techniques taught via smartphone are effective for anterior shoulder dislocation: prospective randomized study.

Purpose: To prospectively compare the effectiveness of three methods for self-assisted shoulder reduction demonstrated using a smartphone video link.

Background: Anterior shoulder dislocation is very common among young adults. Patients often seek medical assistance in the emergency department to reduce their shoulder.

A Multicenter Retrospective Study With a Minimum 5-Year Follow-up Comparing Arthroscopic Bankart Repair and the Latarjet Procedure.

Background: Arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) and the Latarjet procedure are surgical techniques commonly used to treat anterior shoulder instability. There is no consensus among shoulder surgeons regarding the indications for choosing one over the other.

Purpose: To compare the results of the Latarjet procedure with those of ABR for the treatment of anterior shoulder instability.