Which Tests Are Used to Assess Shoulder Laxity?

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Which Tests Are Used to Assess Shoulder Laxity?

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The glenohumeral joint is the most commonly dislocated joint in the human body, which can lead to recurrent dislocations or subluxations (Kazar et al., 1969). Some authors estimate that approximately 1%-2% of the general population will experience a glenohumeral dislocation during their lifetime (Gottschalk et al., 2016), particularly young, active men under the age of 30, who have an increased…

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