2007 OITE Question 259

Question

The risk of recurrent anterior shoulder instability following traumatic anterior dislocation is most directly linked to activity level and

1- a family history of shoulder dislocation.

2- involvement of the dominant shoulder.

3- age at the time of the initial dislocation.

4- completion of a physical therapy program.

5- a previous history of dislocation in the contralateral shoulder

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Answer is 3- age at the time of the initial dislocation

The younger the age at initial dislocation, the higher is the risk of recurrent dislocation. Hence surgeons are more prone to operating in younger rather than older patients.

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