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Review
. 1991 Oct;10(4):783-8.

Mechanics of glenohumeral instability

F A Matsen 3rd  1 , D T Harryman 2nd, J A Sidles
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  • PMID: 1934096
Review

Mechanics of glenohumeral instability

F A Matsen 3rd et al. Clin Sports Med. 1991 Oct.

Abstract

The glenohumeral joint is designed for mobility and is normally lax. It is stabilized in its midrange by its limited joint volume and concavity-compression. It is stabilized at the extremes of motion by its ligaments. An enhanced understanding of these stabilizing mechanisms helps us in the diagnosis and management of glenohumeral instability.

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