Abstract
The shoulder joint is the most complex joint in the body. The range of movement and the complexity of the structures forming the joint are the most important factors in the complex structure of this joint. The high level of activity of individuals engaged in sports, their high expectations, and the complex injuries to which they are exposed have resulted in shoulder joint pathologies becoming a significant and challenging problem. A good physical examination plays an important role in the diagnosis of shoulder joint pathologies.
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Gursoy, S. (2017). Physical Examination. In: Bozkurt, M., Açar, H. (eds) Clinical Anatomy of the Shoulder. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-53917-1_4
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