Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Shoulder injuries in the athlete.

Bernard C Ong1, Jon K Sekiya, Mark W Rodosky

  • 1Sports Medicine Fellow, University of Pittsburgh, Center for Sports Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Current Opinion in Rheumatology
|February 15, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This review covers common shoulder injuries in athletes, resulting from overuse or trauma. It details identification, physical examination, and treatment for injuries affecting the rotator cuff and other shoulder joints.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Auricular neuromodulation after rotator cuff repair: insights from a pilot feasibility experience.

Regional anesthesia and pain medicine·2026
Same author

Meniscal Repair in the Setting of Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: 6-Year Follow-up Results From the MARS Cohort.

The American journal of sports medicine·2025
Same author

Auriculotherapy for Prolonged Postoperative Pain Management Following Rotator Cuff Surgery: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study.

Medical acupuncture·2025
Same author

A Novel Machine Learning Model to Predict Revision ACL Reconstruction Failure in the MARS Cohort.

Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine·2024
Same author

Surgical Predictors of Clinical Outcome 6 Years After Revision ACL Reconstruction.

The American journal of sports medicine·2024
Same author

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty is associated With Less Pain and Better Functional Outcomes, but Humeral Head Resurfacing may be Preferred in Younger, Higher Demand Patients: A Short-Term Outcomes Study in Patients with Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis.

The archives of bone and joint surgery·2024

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Athletic Training

Background:

  • Shoulder injuries are prevalent in athletes due to repetitive overhead activities and direct trauma.
  • Key anatomical structures frequently affected include the rotator cuff, glenohumeral joint, acromioclavicular joint, biceps tendon, scapulothoracic articulation, and sternoclavicular joint.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of common shoulder injuries in the athletic population.
  • To discuss the diagnostic process, including physical examination techniques.
  • To outline current treatment strategies for various shoulder pathologies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common athletic shoulder injuries.
  • Discussion of clinical presentation and diagnostic findings.
  • Overview of conservative and surgical treatment options.

Main Results:

  • Athletic shoulder injuries encompass a range of conditions affecting multiple anatomical sites.
  • Accurate diagnosis relies on a thorough history and targeted physical examination.
  • Treatment is tailored to the specific injury, ranging from rest and physical therapy to surgical intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the mechanisms and common sites of shoulder injuries is crucial for athletes and clinicians.
  • Effective management requires prompt diagnosis and appropriate, individualized treatment plans.
  • Further research can refine treatment protocols for optimal athlete recovery and return to sport.

Related Experiment Videos