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Shoulder problems in the weekend athlete.

E V Craig1, K C Hsu

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Medical School, Minneapolis.

Orthopaedic Review
|February 1, 1992
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Aging athletes frequently experience painful shoulders due to overuse injuries. Common issues include impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tears with shoulder instability, impacting weekend warriors.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Geriatric Athletics

Background:

  • The aging population is increasingly participating in athletic activities.
  • Shoulder pain is a common complaint among recreational and competitive athletes, particularly older individuals.
  • Overuse injuries result from episodic stresses on shoulder soft tissues and musculotendinous units.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the most prevalent shoulder pathologies in the aging athletic population.
  • To understand the mechanisms leading to shoulder injuries in weekend athletes.
  • To provide insights into the diagnosis and management of common shoulder problems in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common overuse injuries in athletic populations.
  • Analysis of biomechanical stresses on the shoulder during athletic activities.

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  • Clinical observation of shoulder pathologies in recreational athletes.

    • Main Results:

    • Two primary shoulder problems are frequently observed: mechanical impingement (associated with irritation and swelling) and rotator cuff tearing with traumatic shoulder instability.
    • Anterior shoulder instability is the typical presentation accompanying rotator cuff tears.
    • These conditions stem from repetitive stresses on the shoulder's soft-tissue restraints and musculotendinous units.

    Conclusions:

    • Shoulder pain is a significant issue for the aging athletic population.
    • Impingement and rotator cuff tears with instability are the leading causes of shoulder dysfunction in weekend athletes.
    • Understanding these common overuse injuries is crucial for effective treatment and prevention strategies in this demographic.