Evaluation and Management of Posterior Shoulder Instability

CONTEXT: Posterior shoulder instability is a commonly misdiagnosed disorder in many competitive athletes. TYPE OF STUDY: Clinical review. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Relevant studies on posterior shoulder instability from 1950 to 2010 in PubMed and Cochrane databases were reviewed. RESULTS: A total of 107 studies were reviewed. CONCLUSION: Patients who have undergone at least 6 months of physical therapy and still experience instability symptoms should be considered for surgical stabilization directed at their underlying pathology.