Physical Examination of Shoulder Instability |
Jae Hwa Kim |
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bundang CHA Hospital, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Sung-Nam, Korea. drjkim@dreamwiz.com |
견관절 불안정성에 대한 이학적 검사 |
김 재 화 |
포천중문 의과대학교 분당 차병원 정형외과학교실 |
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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. |
Key Words:
Shoulder; Instability; Physical examination |
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