Scapulothoracic Problems in Overhead Athletes
Scapulothoracic Problems in Overhead Athletes Ben W. Kibler John McMullen INTRODUCTION This chapter discusses injuries or pathologic processes that alter the normal articulation of the scapula and thorax. Although the…
Acromioclavicular Joint Disorders
Acromioclavicular Joint Disorders Richard B. Jones Mark S. Schickendantz INTRODUCTION Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury is among the most common problems occurring in sports today and throughout history. This joint is…
Disorders of the Biceps Tendon
Disorders of the Biceps Tendon Brian R. Wolf David W. Altchek INTRODUCTION Any overhead athlete places a tremendous amount of stress on the mechanical properties of the shoulder. Excessive stresses…
Multidirectional Instability
Multidirectional Instability Gary Misamore Peter Sallay Brent Johnson HISTORICAL OVERVIEW In reviewing the literature on multidirectional instability (MDI) of the shoulder, it is very difficult to draw any objective conclusions….
Unidirectional Posterior Instability
Unidirectional Posterior Instability Thomas A. Joseph Sumant G. Krishnan HISTORICAL OVERVIEW The most common instability pattern encountered in the overhead athlete is subtle anterior instability secondary to repetitive microtrauma to…
Unidirectional Anterior Instability
Unidirectional Anterior Instability Russell F. Warren William D. Prickett INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL REVIEW The act of throwing places unique demands on the stabilizing structures of the glenohumeral joint, and over…
Subacromial Impingement and Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears in Overhead Athletes
Subacromial Impingement and Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears in Overhead Athletes Champ L. Baker Andrew L. Whaley Mark Baker HISTORICAL OVERVIEW The incidence of shoulder injuries varies with type of…
Surgical Treatment of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears
Surgical Treatment of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears John E. Conway Steven B. Singleton INTRODUCTION The most common clinical and surgical findings in the injured shoulder of the overhead athlete…
Internal Impingement
Internal Impingement James R. Andrews Patrick J. Casey INTRODUCTION Overhead athletes subject the shoulder to tremendous forces and stresses during competition. Extreme external rotation with the arm abducted 90 degrees…
