Mechanics of glenohumeral instability.
The glenohumeral joint is designed for mobility and is normally lax. It is stabilized in its midrange by its limited joint volume and concavity-compression. It is stabilized at the extremes of motion by its ligaments. An enhanced understanding of these stabilizing mechanisms helps us in the diagnosis and management of glenohumeral instability.
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Washington, School of Medicine, Seattle.
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D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000503:physiopathology; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*