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About the Mechanics of Shoulder Stability.

Last updated Thursday, February 10, 2005

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Conclusion

In summary

Glenohumeral stability can be thought of in terms of the interplay between several important mechanisms: adhesion-cohesion, capsuloligamentous constraint, concavity compression, glenohumeral balance, the glenohumeral suction cup, and limited joint volume.

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