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The Biomechanics of the Glenohumeral Articulation and Implications for Prosthetic Design

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To undertake normal activities of daily living the shoulder joint must allow a quite considerable range of motion [22]. The maximum elevation of the shoulder in the scapular plane generally lies between 170 and 180 degrees (Freedman et al.) [5,3]. To achieve this motion requires contributions from four shoulder components, namely the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and scapulothoracic articulations.

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  1. Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Nord, Marseille Cedex 20, France

    Dominique G. Poitout MD (Professeur à l’Université de la Mediterranée, Chef de Service) (Professeur à l’Université de la Mediterranée, Chef de Service)

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Mansat, M., Egan, J. (2004). The Biomechanics of the Glenohumeral Articulation and Implications for Prosthetic Design. In: Poitout, D.G. (eds) Biomechanics and Biomaterials in Orthopedics. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3774-0_38

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