About this trial
This randomized controlled trial seeks to address a significant clinical gap by evaluating the outcomes of two postoperative immobilization methods following arthroscopic soft tissue surgery for anterior shoulder instability: a standard static arm sling and a dynamic shoulder orthosis.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adults aged ≥18 years undergoing arthroscopic soft-tissue stabilization for anterior shoulder instability (Bankart repair ± Hill-Sachs remplissage).
Ability and willingness to comply with the study protocol and scheduled follow-ups.
Provision of written informed consent.
Disqualifiers
Significant glenoid bone loss requiring bony augmentation procedures (e.g., bone block procedures, Latarjet).
Concomitant rotator cuff repair or fracture fixation.
Contraindication to MRI (e.g., pacemaker, claustrophobia, incompatible implants).
Cognitive impairment, language barriers, or logistical inability to attend follow-up visits.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Dynamic Immobilizer
- Conventional fabric arm sling