Compared with anterior shoulder instability, posterior instability is relatively uncommon, occurring in 2% to 10% of cases. Electrocution and convulsive seizures are rare causes of posterior shoulder dislocation reported in…
Anterior shoulder instability is the most common type of shoulder instability. It is typically the result of a traumatic event with dislocation of the glenohumeral joint. However, instability also may…
Background Shoulder arthroscopy was first described in the 1930s by Burman, who learned how to perform arthroscopy on cadaveric joints. Remarkably, shoulder arthroscopy has been used regularly for only the…
Proprioception of the Knee Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury results in functional instability because of the increased translation of the tibia on the femur, as well as the rotatory instability…
The use of modalities or physical agents as an intervention for the treatment of sports-related injuries has been a staple since the beginning of sports themselves. These procedure-based treatments have…
This chapter emphasizes four specific areas that are often the focus of injury prevention protocols: the hamstrings, spine, anterior cruciate ligament, and ankle. Hamstring Strains Roald Bahr Muscle injuries occur frequently…
Because the shoulder is a complex joint that contains many anatomic structures and articulations capable of causing pain, the evaluation of a patient whose chief complaint is shoulder pain can…
Taping During physical activity, the integrity of a joint and its associated structures can be compromised, especially during high-risk activities that may introduce injurious mechanisms. Sports medicine clinicians can supplement…
The shoulder can really be considered a complex ( Fig. 42-1 ), consisting of four joints or articulations (all with important stabilizing ligaments), two spaces, and more than 30 muscles…
The term “athlete,” derived from the Greek word athlon meaning “prize” or “contest,” conjures images of a healthy, fit person. Although athletes possess physical speed, strength, and/or particular talents, they…
