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Influencing Factors of Posterior Instability

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This chapter summarizes all known factors which can induce posterior shoulder instability. Focus was put on proper diagnosis and symptoms which can be observed. Secondly, we present joint lesions occurring in posterior dislocation.

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Pełka, R., Marek, W. (2020). Influencing Factors of Posterior Instability. In: Brzóska, R., Milano, G., Randelli, P., Kovačič, L. (eds) 360° Around Shoulder Instability. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-61074-9_26

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