Traumatic Posterior Shoulder Subluxation With Labral Injury

The purpose of this article is to describe the etiology and mechanism of injury, pertinent pathomechanics, clinical presentation, and evaluation of patients who present with traumatic, recurrent posterior shoulder subluxation. In addition, we will describe in detail the arthroscopic technique of repair and reconstruction of the posterior capsulolabral complex for the treatment of recurrent posterior shoulder subluxation in patients who have failed a rehabilitation program. The postoperative rehabilitation program and clinical results will be summarized.