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Shoulder injuries in competitive swimmers.

W C McMaster1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Irvine College of Medicine, USA. wcmmd@aol.com

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|May 7, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Swimmer's shoulder is more complex than just athletic injury. A broad differential diagnosis, considering age and non-athletic factors, is crucial for accurate treatment of shoulder pain in swimmers.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Physiology

Background:

  • The term "swimmer's shoulder" is commonly used in sports medicine literature.
  • However, the condition encompasses a range of shoulder ailments with diverse origins.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight that swimmer's shoulder is a spectrum of conditions.
  • To emphasize the need for a comprehensive differential diagnosis beyond athletic causes.
  • To inform healthcare providers on factors to consider when treating swimmers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of sports medicine literature concerning shoulder injuries in swimmers.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to shoulder pain in this population.
  • Consideration of age-related and non-athletic disease processes.

Main Results:

  • Swimmer's shoulder is not solely attributable to athletic activity.
  • Differential diagnosis must include neoplastic, degenerative, and acquired conditions.
  • Age-related changes and diseases significantly impact shoulder health in swimmers.

Conclusions:

  • Effective treatment requires understanding the full spectrum of potential shoulder pathologies.
  • Healthcare providers must consider non-athletic causes, aging effects, and various diseases.
  • A thorough diagnostic approach is essential for optimal outcomes in swimmers experiencing shoulder pain.

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