Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of shoulder injuries in athletes.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2010

Abstract

The shoulder remains one of the more challenging joints for clinicians to clearly identify, diagnose, and treat within the athletic population. Its complexities involving the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and scapulothoracic joints moving in tandem require the physician and rehabilitation specialist to have a comprehensive understanding of the biomechanics and arthrokinematics associated with athletic activity. This chapter focuses on the evaluation, classification, mechanism of injury, and initial treatment of widespread shoulder injuries involved in sports.

Volume

29

Issue

1

First Page

19

Last Page

32

ISSN

1556-228X

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

19945585

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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