Shoulder Injuries

Abstract

Shoulder injuries are the second most common pathologies in rock climbing after finger injuries. SLAP lesions (superior labrum anterior to posterior) play an especially essential role. Furthermore, the frequency of pathologies of the rotator cuff, the long head of the biceps tendon, impingement symptoms, and injuries due to a shoulder dislocation have increased recently. The basic pillars of diagnosis are thorough clinical investigation, sonography, and MRI. If surgical therapy is necessary, recent studies show very promising postoperative results, enabling climbers to regain their pre-injury climbing abilities.