AOCPMR 2022 Mid-Year Meeting-Operative Management of Common Shoulder Conditions in the Active Adult

Operative Management of Common Shoulder Conditions in the Active Adult - Matt Gotlin, MD

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Dr. Matt Gotland, an orthopedic sports medicine fellow, delivered a recorded lecture on the surgical management of common shoulder conditions in active adults. Without live interaction due to his attendance at a conference, questions can be directed to Jenny or Betsy via email. Dr. Gotland discussed surgical approaches for shoulder issues like impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tears, AC joint injuries, shoulder instability, SLAP lesions, adhesive capsulitis, and arthritis. <br /><br />He emphasized understanding the appropriate candidates for surgery, surgical options, timing, procedural locations (typically outpatient settings), and the rationale for interventions. For impingement syndrome, non-operative treatments are usually effective, though surgery might be necessary for certain anatomical variants or persistent symptoms. Rotator cuff tears are also frequently managed conservatively, but surgery is favored in younger, active individuals with significant tears. <br /><br />AC joint injuries, particularly severe cases, typically require surgical intervention, whereas shoulder instability operations aim to prevent recurrence in high-risk patients. Other conditions like SLAP lesions, frozen shoulder, and arthritis are addressed with varied surgical strategies when non-operative measures fail. Dr. Gotland highlighted the importance of personalized patient assessments and timing for successful outcomes.

Keywords

orthopedic sports medicine

shoulder surgery

rotator cuff tears

impingement syndrome

AC joint injuries

shoulder instability

SLAP lesions

frozen shoulder