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Shoulder injuries in the athlete

M J Hulstyn1, P D Fadale

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brown University School of Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|October 23, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Team physicians face challenges with sports-related shoulder injuries from impact or overuse. This review covers common athletic shoulder injuries, their evaluation, and rehabilitation strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Athletic Training

Background:

  • Musculoskeletal injuries, particularly shoulder injuries, present ongoing challenges for team physicians.
  • These injuries are prevalent in athletes due to direct contact or repetitive overhead activities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common sports-related shoulder injuries.
  • To discuss similarities across different sports regarding shoulder injuries.
  • To outline clinical evaluation and rehabilitation protocols for injured athletes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of sports-related shoulder injuries.
  • Analysis of injury mechanisms (direct contact vs. repetitive motion).
  • Synthesis of clinical assessment and rehabilitation approaches.

Main Results:

  • Shoulder injuries are frequent in athletes across various sports.
  • Common injury mechanisms include collisions and overuse.
  • Standardized clinical evaluation and tailored rehabilitation are crucial.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of athletic shoulder injuries requires understanding mechanisms and applying evidence-based evaluation and rehabilitation.
  • This review provides a framework for team physicians managing these common athletic injuries.

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