Shoulder Dislocations

Shoulder dislocations occur when the ball of the shoulder joint comes out of its socket, most commonly due to trauma or underlying instability. Some patients experience repeated dislocations or a sense of the shoulder "slipping out," known as instability. A range of surgical and non-surgical treatments are available based on the cause and severity. Explore the key topics below:

Shoulder Dislocation – Overview of shoulder dislocations, including types, causes, and immediate management.

Shoulder Instability Video – A visual explanation of shoulder instability and how it affects movement and stability.

Posterior Shoulder Instability – Instability where the shoulder slips backwards, often subtle and easily missed.

Atraumatic Shoulder Instability – Instability without a clear injury, often related to joint laxity or muscle imbalance.

Clinical Psychology and Shoulder Instability – The psychological component of instability and how it impacts recovery and outcomes.

Arthroscopic Stabilisation (Bankart) – Keyhole surgery to repair torn ligaments and stabilise the shoulder.

Bankart Procedure – A detailed look at the surgical repair of the anterior labrum for traumatic dislocations.

Arthroscopic Stabilisation - Animation Example – Animated guide to how arthroscopic stabilisation is performed.

Capsular Plication – A technique used to tighten loose joint capsule tissue and reduce instability.

Capsular Shrinkage – Heat-based technique (thermal capsulorrhaphy) to reduce laxity in the capsule.

Latarjet-Bristow Procedures – Bone block procedures used for patients with significant bone loss or failed prior stabilisations.

Latarjet - Congruent Arc – A variation of the Latarjet technique focused on optimal bone positioning.

Latarjet - French Technique – A traditional method of performing the Latarjet using screw fixation.

Bristow Procedure – An alternative to Latarjet involving a different graft positioning technique.

Post Op Exercises – Rehabilitation exercises following stabilisation surgery to support recovery and prevent recurrence.