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This study examines the outcomes of anterior-inferior capsular shift procedures in athletes with shoulder instability.

Inferior Capsular Shift Procedure for Anterior-inferior Shoulder Instability in Athletes*

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Randomized trial evaluates capsular shift effectiveness for shoulder instability in athletes, suggesting high return to sports rates.

This study examines the outcomes of anterior-inferior capsular shift procedures in athletes with shoulder instability.
Sixty-eight shoulders in 63 athletic patients were treated with capsular shift procedures.
Inclusion criteria involved recurrent anterior instabilities; exclusions included glenoid fractures and posterior instability.
Postoperative recovery and sports return rates were assessed.
42 out of 63 patients rated excellence in recovery (67%).
92% of patients returned to their major sports; 75% at the same level.
Only 5 of 10 elite throwing athletes regained their competitive levels.

Bigliani et al. (1994) studied this question.

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