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Anatomy, pathophysiology, and biomechanics of shoulder instability.

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Doukas, WC; Speer, KP
Published in: Orthop Clin North Am
July 2001

Instability in the athlete presents a unique challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon. A spectrum of both static and dynamic pathophysiology, as well as gross and microscopic histopathology, contribute to this complex clinical continuum. Biomechanical studies of the shoulder and ligament cutting studies in recent years have generated a more precise understanding of the individual contributions of the various ligaments and capsular regions to shoulder instability. An understanding of the underlying pathology and accurate assessment of degree and direction of the instability by clinical examination and history are essential to developing appropriate treatment algorithms.

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Orthop Clin North Am

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0030-5898

Publication Date

July 2001

Volume

32

Issue

3

Start / End Page

381 / vii

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Risk Factors
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Pressure
  • Physical Examination
  • Orthopedics
  • Medical History Taking
  • Joint Instability
  • Humans
  • Decision Trees
 

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Doukas, W. C., & Speer, K. P. (2001). Anatomy, pathophysiology, and biomechanics of shoulder instability. Orthop Clin North Am, 32(3), 381–vii. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70207-8
Doukas, W. C., and K. P. Speer. “Anatomy, pathophysiology, and biomechanics of shoulder instability.Orthop Clin North Am 32, no. 3 (July 2001): 381–vii. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70207-8.
Doukas WC, Speer KP. Anatomy, pathophysiology, and biomechanics of shoulder instability. Orthop Clin North Am. 2001 Jul;32(3):381–vii.
Doukas, W. C., and K. P. Speer. “Anatomy, pathophysiology, and biomechanics of shoulder instability.Orthop Clin North Am, vol. 32, no. 3, July 2001, pp. 381–vii. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70207-8.
Doukas WC, Speer KP. Anatomy, pathophysiology, and biomechanics of shoulder instability. Orthop Clin North Am. 2001 Jul;32(3):381–vii.
Journal cover image

Published In

Orthop Clin North Am

DOI

ISSN

0030-5898

Publication Date

July 2001

Volume

32

Issue

3

Start / End Page

381 / vii

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Risk Factors
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Pressure
  • Physical Examination
  • Orthopedics
  • Medical History Taking
  • Joint Instability
  • Humans
  • Decision Trees