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The necessary and sufficient criteria for the diagosis of glenohumeral avascular necrosis are:

A. History

1. Limited shoulder function
2. Diagnosis is supported by the presence of risk factors such as steroid use

B. Physical Examination

1. Diagnosis is supported by glenohumeral crepitance

C. Radiographs

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 26, 2005

The necessary and sufficient criteria for the diagosis of cuff tear arthropathy are:

A. History

1. Limited motion and function
2. Weakness in elevation and rotation
3. Diagnosis is supported by previously confirmed cuff tear

B. Physical examination

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The necessary and sufficient criteria for the diagnosis of capsulorraphy arthropathy are:

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Diagnosis of Traumatic Anterior Glenohumeral Instability

The necessary and sufficient criteria for the diagnosis traumatic anterior glenohumeral instability are:

A. History

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Concavity compression is a stabilizing mechanism in which compression of the convex humeral head into the concave glenoid fossa stabilizes it against translating forces. Depth and stability The stability is related to the depth of the concavity and the magnitude of the compressive force. Read more about Concavity Compression Complications of Shoulder Surgery Revision surgery may be helpful when a total shoulder joint replacement, rotator cuff repair or surgery for dislocation fails or is unsuccessful in relieving pain stiffness weakness or instability Last updated: December 23, 2009 Edited by: Read more about Complications of Shoulder Surgery Compartmental Syndromes Winston J. Warme, M.D., Associate Professor, Read more about Compartmental Syndromes Clinical Problems of the Shoulder Last Updated: January 25 2005 Diagnosis of shoulder problems Read more about Clinical Problems of the Shoulder Clinical Presentation of Glenohumeral Instability The history should define the mechanism of the injury including the position of the arm the amount of applied force and the point of force application. (Protzman 1980; Rowe and Zarins 1981; Rowe and Zarins 1982) Importance of history Read more about Clinical Presentation of Glenohumeral Instability Subscribe to Shoulder and Elbow © 2025 All rights reserved. PRIVACY  |  TERMS OF USE  |  WEBSITE FEEDBACK USER LOGIN Find a Doctor A-Z By Location By Specialty Locations Services Arthritis Foot and Ankle Fractures and Trauma Hand and Upper Extremity Hip and Knee Oncology Pediatrics Shoulder and Elbow Spine Sports Medicine Patient Resources UW Medicine Forms Orthopaedics Live Patient Articles Patient Videos Related Resources Surgical Animations Education Residency Program Overview For Applicants Meet the Residents Orthopaedic E-Books Residents Portal and Digital Curriculum Fellowships Grand Rounds Medical Students Clerkships Faculty Shadowing Medical Student Rotation Evaluation Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Interest Group Preceptorships Visiting 4th Year Students Continuing Medical Education Visiting Student Scholarship Program Research Research Labs Research Faculty Research & AAOS Publications Resident Research - Intake and Travel Award Forms Resident Research Intake Form Resident Travel Award Requests Society Grant Opportunities Grants and IRB HMC Consent Forms Professionals Make a Referral New User Request Form Department eNews Arthroplasty Backup Call Schedule ASES PJI Database EMTRCS Invoice Payment Orthopaedic E-Books About Us Our Mission Statement Educational Outreach Resources Department Administration Developing Orthopaedics News and Events Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Bulletin Contact Us Support Us Noteathon Donation