Physical Examination of Shoulder Instability.
- Author:
Jae Hwa KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bundang CHA Hospital, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Sung-Nam, Korea. drjkim@dreamwiz.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Shoulder;
Instability;
Physical examination
- MeSH:
Physical Examination;
Shoulder;
Shoulder Joint
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2008;11(1):1-5
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Shoulder instability is generally diagnosed from a detailed history, physical examination and various radiological studies. Although, a physical examination is essential for making a diagnosis, it is quite difficult. For a precise physical examination, a thorough anatomical knowledge and a great deal of experience is needed. In addition, normal translation and pathologic laxity should be differentiated. An anatomical and biomechanical understanding of a stable and unstable shoulder joint and a precise physical examination are needed to determine the direction and extent of the instability as well as to diagnose the associated lesions and improve the surgical results.
