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Neurovascular Disorders

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Physical Examination of the Shoulder

Abstract

Neurovascular disorders must be considered during the evaluation of any patient with a condition related to the shoulder. The purpose of this chapter is to describe the most common neurovascular disorders that cause shoulder dysfunction and to provide a detailed description of the relevant physical examination maneuvers that can be used to guide the clinician towards an appropriate diagnosis and treatment regimen.

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Warth, R.J., Millett, P.J. (2015). Neurovascular Disorders. In: Physical Examination of the Shoulder. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2593-3_10

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