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The shoulder joint is a complex element of our anatomy. A profound anatomical knowledge and examination skills may help an orthopedic surgeon daily practice. Many tests and score systems can be applied for the same pathology depending on physician’s liking. In this chapter, the basic means to approach the limits of this joint by testing shoulder’s resting position, abduction, adduction, flexion, extension as well as internal and external rotation are summarized.
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Martinez-Ulloa, A., Valencia, M., Calvo, E. (2023). Evaluation of the Range of Motion of the Glenohumeral Joint. In: Lane, J.G., Gobbi, A., Espregueira-Mendes, J., Kaleka, C.C., Adachi, N. (eds) The Art of the Musculoskeletal Physical Exam. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24404-9_3
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