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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2005; 09(1): 34-43
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-867097
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Glenohumeral Joint Instability: The Orthopedic Approach

Gregory VandenBerghe1 , Heinz R. Hoenecke1 , Jan Fronek1
  • 1Section of Sports Medicine, Orthopeadic Surgery, Scripps Clinic Medical Group, La Jolla, California
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05 April 2005 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The goal of this article is to present a concise review of the current concepts of shoulder instability. This chapter supplements the radiologic assessment of glenohumeral instability, which follows this section.

KEYWORDS

Shoulder - instability

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