Sports injuries of the shoulder are very common and therefore, they need to be studied in detail. Special attention should be paid to the dynamics of the shoulder girdle and the types of sports practiced to provide most appropriate treatment for athletes and help to prevent recurrences. This article briefly describes the management of shoulder injuries in sports. Upper-limb injuries occur very frequently in sports and, in relation to many types of sports activities, orthopedists may need to have knowledge of their physiopathology in greater detail to achieve the best possible treatment.
As specific diagnoses and physiopathology are important factors for understanding the treatment strategies. Shoulder Injuries Shoulder injuries account for 8 - 13% of all sports injuries. Out of the total number of injuries reported, the majority are reported as dislocations, torsions or ligament…
