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Anterior and Lateral Shoulder Disorders

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Shoulder pain and dysfunction are complex and a significant issue within the general and athletic population. Acute injuries often occur in collision sports or as a result of trauma from an accident or fall. Chronic injuries are more common in overhead athletes and from overuse injuries within the general population. This chapter reviews the assessment and treatment of various conditions affecting the anterior and lateral shoulder including acromioclavicular joint injuries, biceps tendinopathy, labrum disorders, adhesive capsulitis, and glenohumeral arthritis.

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  3. Primary Care Sports Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA

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Berrigan, W.A., Olufade, O., Mautner, K. (2022). Anterior and Lateral Shoulder Disorders. In: Mostoufi, S.A., George, T.K., Tria Jr., A.J. (eds) Clinical Guide to Musculoskeletal Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92042-5_21

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