Which Tests Are Used for a Subscapularis Tear?

ShoulderMusculoskeletal
Which Tests Are Used for a Subscapularis Tear?

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Subscapularis tendon tears are very common and can lead to pain, disability, and static shoulder instability (Burkhart et al., 1992, 1994; Gerber et al., 2002, 2006; Scheibel et al., 2007, 2008; Werner et al., 2007).

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