Shoulder; dislocation; instability; skeletal immaturity; arthroscopic Bankart repair; outcomes Non-operative management of traumatic shoulder instability in children has a recurrence rate of up to 100%. Short-term outcomes of surgery in adults results has a quoted recurrence rates of around 10%. The aim of this study was to examine the surgical outcomes of adolescent patients (aged 13 to 18 years) undergoing arthroscopic stabilisation for shoulder instability.Keywords
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The purpose of this study was to comprehensively evaluate syndactyly correction. Patient selection, complexity, technique and aftercare are compared with scar quality, web-creep, hand function and patient satisfaction. 49 syndactyly releases (in 32 patients between 1999-2010) attended evaluation clinics. Demographics, surgical technique (island web transfer, graft vs graftless) aftercare and complications were identified from case notes. Patient satisfaction was obtained via questionnaire. Function was assessed by grip and pincer strength, range of motion, and age of developmental milestones. Where appropriate this was compared to the contralateral side.Introduction
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