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Biomechanics of the Shoulder

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The glenohumeral (GH) joint is a complex and unstable articulation. The interaction between various structures of the shoulder caused by mechanical stimuli and motion provides multiple degrees of shoulder motion. The static stability of the shoulder is supported by the articulation of the humeral head and the glenoid with additional GH ligaments, capsule, and labrum. The rotator cuff muscles surrounding the shoulder joint provide dynamic stability. The combination of these factors forms the biomechanical system that can respond in accordance with the arm movement. Different pathological processes and injuries may result in similar clinical manifestations. It is crucial to know the etiology of these different pathological factors from the viewpoint of the shoulder joint biomechanics to provide the most effective and curable treatments for patients suffering from shoulder diseases and disorders.

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  1. Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China

    Min Zhang

  2. Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China

    Min Zhang

  3. Department of Orthopedics, Taipei Medical University—Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

    Chih-Hwa Chen

  4. School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

    Chih-Hwa Chen

  5. School of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

    Chih-Hwa Chen

  6. Research Center of Biomedical Devices, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

    Chih-Hwa Chen

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Zhang, M., Chen, CH. (2020). Biomechanics of the Shoulder. In: Cheng, CK., Woo, S.LY. (eds) Frontiers in Orthopaedic Biomechanics. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3159-0_6

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