The glenohumeral joint is the most dislocated major joint in the body with most dislocations occurring anteriorly. The anterior band of the interior glenohumeral ligament (AB-IGHL) is the primary passive restraint to dislocation and experiences the highest strains during these events.It has been found that injuries to the capsule following dislocation include permanent deformation, which increases joint mobility and contributes to recurrent instability. Many current surgical repair techniques focus on plicaling redundant tissue following injury. However, these techniques are inadequate as 12-25% of patients experience pain and instability afterwards and thus may not fully address all capsular tissue pathologies resulting from dislocation.
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