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Immediate Self-Rehabilitation With Versus Without Sling Immobilization After Open Latarjet Procedures for Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·September 14, 2026·PMID 42735230
Why it mattersPostoperative immobilization after shoulder stabilization is common but may delay recovery. This trial provides Level I evidence that omitting a sling after Latarjet does not compromise early outcomes and may improve long-term function and satisfaction, informing rehabilitation protocols for orthopedic surgeons and physiatrists.
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