title: Glenohumeral instability and dislocation.
abstract: Glenohumeral joint instability and dislocations are common diagnoses seen by physicians. There are many different pathologic etiologies for these conditions. A thorough understanding of the history,physical examination, pathoanatomy, and classification systems is required to make an accurate diagnosis. With the appropriate diagnosis, the clinician can choose the correct treatment and improve the patient's outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Utah State University, Logan, 84341, USA. finnoff@msn.com
authors.forename: Jonathan T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Finnoff
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Doucette
authors.forename: Gregory
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hicken
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D010808:Physical Examination; D011859:Radiography; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy