Arthroscopic management of glenohumeral instability

There has been substantial development of techniques for performing arthros copic surgery of the shoulder over the past 20 years. A multitude of arthro scopic techniques have been developed in an attempt to manage the unstable glenohumeral joint while decreasing surgical morbidity. The results obtaine d with arthroscopic stabilization have been widely variable. This review wi ll examine the current status of arthroscopic management of glenohumeral in stability. The techniques and results of arthroscopic stabilization for pri mary anterior glenohumeral instability, recurrent anterior instability, and multidirectional instability will be discussed. A brief discussion on ther mal capsulorrhaphy is included.