Comparison of arthroscopic treatment with conservative treatment for acute first-time traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation in a high-demand population

Primary arthroscopic stabilization leads to a significantly lower rate of recurrence of shoulder dislocations than nonoperative treatment in high-demand populations. In addition, there is no significant difference of recurrence rate and functional outcome between the surgical group and the nonoperative groups with recurrent dislocation undergoing arthroscopic stabilization at the final follow up.