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. 1989 Aug;13(2):90-6.
doi: 10.3109/03093648909078219.

Biomechanics of orthoses for the subluxed shoulder

J C Cool  1
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Biomechanics of orthoses for the subluxed shoulder

J C Cool. Prosthet Orthot Int. 1989 Aug.

Abstract

Based on biomechanics several operational principles for the neutralization of a shoulder subluxation are described. The pros and cons of the operational principles are discussed. A detailed analysis of the forces acting on the upper and lower arm indicates a preference for only one of the operational principles and explains why the arm sling and hemisling fail in the elimination of subluxation. With the operational principle selected a shoulder orthosis has been developed. Clinical results are given.

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