Background Recurrent instability following a first-time anterior traumatic shoulder dislocation
may exceed 26%. We systematically reviewed risk factors which predispose this population …

Glenohumeral joint dislocation is common among younger, active patients. Anterior
dislocation is the most common direction of instability following a traumatic event. Due to a …

Background The incidence of reinjuries due to glenohumeral instability and the major risk
factors for primary anterior shoulder dislocation in youth rugby players have been unclear …

The second part of the Guidelines and Recommendations for Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
(MSUS), produced under the auspices of EFSUMB, following the same methodology as for …

Background Joint hypermobility in athletes is associated with increased risk of knee injuries,
but its role in relation to shoulder injuries has not been scrutinized. Therefore, our aim was to …

Rugby is a high-impact collision sport, with impact forces. Shoulder injuries are common and
result in the longest time off sport for any joint injury in rugby. The most common injuries are …

Background A number of studies have evaluated risk factors for lateral ankle sprain (LAS) or
chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). However, the definitive risk factors for LAS or CLAI …

Rugby is a popular contact sport worldwide. Collisions and tackles during matches and
practices often lead to traumatic injuries of the shoulder. This review reports on the …

Background Clinical laxity tests are commonly used together to identify individuals with
multidirectional instability (MDI). However, their biomechanical validity in distinguishing …

This prospective cohort study examined the associations of shoulder dislocations, instability
or rotator cuŠ injuries in collegiate rugby union players with potential risk factors recognized …