1) Acute traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation is common in athletes and occurs most often in the anterior direction.
2) For a first-time dislocation, a systematic clinical evaluation and prompt closed reduction are important, followed by consideration of immobilization, rehabilitation, and possible surgical repair depending on factors like timing in the athletic season.
3) Pathoanatomic lesions vary based on factors like age, mechanism of injury, and can include labral tears, rotator cuff tears, and ligament injuries like Bankart lesions or HAGL lesions.