Editorial Commentary: Nonoperative Treatments Seem Unreliable in Posterior Shoulder Instability, But Let's Take a Closer Look.

Abstract

Nonoperative treatment has been the initial treatment of choice in posterior shoulder instability. However, not much clinical data are available in the literature, and so many issues about nonoperative treatment, such as rehabilitation protocols, specific indications, expected outcomes, and predictable factors affecting outcomes, still remain unclear. With a paucity of clinical and no long-term data, shoulder surgeons need to wait a bit more to establish the optimal treatment strategy for posterior shoulder instability.