patients presenting with an acute or chronic glenohumeral dislocation
or subluxation must be seen in physical therapy prior to an anterior capsular repair.
The area of
focus with the preoperative visit includes preparing the shoulder for surgery and mental
preparation of the patient to deal with surgery and the postoperative rehabilitation course.
Patients with glenohumeral instability will be placed on appropriate rehabilitation to decrease
pain and restore range of motion and strength.
Appropriate patient education of the surgical
techniques and postoperative rehabilitation will assist in mental preparation of the patien