The shoulder: Acquired disorders

Abstract

The chapter begins with an in-depth discus-sion of glenohumeral instability and disloca-tion.Proximal humeral fractures and Little Leaguer’s shoulder are described, followed by aconcise discussion of glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD). Fractures of the clavicle and the scapula are then discussed in depth. A section on chondral injuries of the glenohumeral joint follows, and the chapter concludes with a short description of soft tissue injuries around the shoulder.