1. Increased risk of posterior glenoid labrum tears in football players.
- Author
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Escobedo EM, Richardson ML, Schulz YB, Hunter JC, Green JR 3rd, and Messick KJ
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Female, Humans, Incidence, Male, Middle Aged, Risk Factors, Athletic Injuries epidemiology, Fibrocartilage injuries, Football injuries, Football statistics & numerical data, Fractures, Cartilage epidemiology, Risk Assessment methods, Shoulder Injuries
- Abstract
Objective: This study was designed to test our hypothesis that football players with shoulder pain, shoulder instability, or both requiring MR arthrography for evaluation are at an increased likelihood relative to non-football players for having a tear of the posterior glenoid labrum., Conclusion: We conclude that posterior glenoid labrum tears are more prevalent in football players than in non-football players.
- Published
- 2007
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