Arthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD) in the shoulder of young athletes is a disabling condition that often leads to an end to sports participation and is extremely challenging to…

The subscapularis represents the anterior portion of the rotator cuff and is an important stabilizer and internal rotator for the glenohumeral joint. The first case documenting a subscapularis tendon tear…

Nerve Entrapment in the Shoulder Entrapment neuropathies involving the shoulder are rare but potentially debilitating conditions. Their presentation is often subtle and insidious in onset. Injuries resulting from direct trauma,…

This chapter provides rehabilitation specialists with a resource that will help them use appropriate evidence-based therapeutic exercises as they relate to specific orthopaedic protocols. Evidence from systematic reviews indicates that…

Superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions have been recognized as a cause of shoulder pain since the mid 1980s. Controversy regarding what was a normal variant and what was…

The structural anatomy of the glenohumeral articulation affords considerable range of motion to the shoulder. The osseous and soft tissue structures provide limited yet sufficient static and dynamic restraints to…

Although the function of the long head of the biceps (LHB) has been long debated, its ability to generate pain in the shoulder generates little controversy. Proximal LHB pathology is…

A shoulder injury in an overhead throwing athlete is a complex condition that can present several difficulties in both diagnosis and treatment. The ability to throw a baseball at velocities…

Musculotendinous injuries—that is, sprains, strains, and complete ruptures—are the most common sports-related injuries. They can result in decreased athletic performance, chronic pain, and in some cases, long-term disability. Muscle strains…

The shoulder is unique in that it is the most mobile joint in the human body. It serves primarily to position the hand in space and thus requires a delicate…