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Labral Tears of the Shoulder

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This chapter describes the normal anatomy and function of the labrum, pathologic conditions, clinical presentation, exam findings, diagnostic studies, treatment options, and return-to-activities protocols.

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  1. Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA

    Elena Nehrbass

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  1. Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA

    Jasmin Harounian

  2. Princeton Spine and Joint Center, Princeton, NJ, USA

    Grant Cooper

  3. Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA

    Joseph E. Herrera

  4. Princeton Spine and Joint Center, Princeton, NJ, USA

    Scott Curtis

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Nehrbass, E. (2023). Labral Tears of the Shoulder. In: Harounian, J., Cooper, G., Herrera, J.E., Curtis, S. (eds) A Case-Based Approach to Shoulder Pain. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17305-9_4

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