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The treatment of pathologies of the shoulder and elbow joint in athletes is challenging. A wide variety of pathologies, depending on sports type, are observed. Many parameters have to be considered in order to achieve a satisfactory result and return to competition in different sports. Modern operative techniques are available to treat structural lesions in case of failed conservative therapy. A well-planned postoperative rehabilitation plays a crucial role in the success of an operation.
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Kerschbaum, M., Pfeifer, C. (2020). Indication for Surgical Treatment of Injuries of the Shoulder and Elbow. In: Krutsch, W., Mayr, H.O., Musahl, V., Della Villa, F., Tscholl, P.M., Jones, H. (eds) Injury and Health Risk Management in Sports. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-60752-7_31
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