What is glenohumeral subluxation in Geriatric Rehabilitation?

Partial dislocation of the head of the humerus from the glenoid fossa of the shoulder joint, commonly occurring in hemiplegic older adults after stroke due to loss of rotator cuff muscle support.

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glenohumeral subluxation

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Partial dislocation of the head of the humerus from the glenoid fossa of the shoulder joint, commonly occurring in hemip...

shoulder subluxation hemiplegic shoulder subluxation

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glenohumeral subluxation IVT	Technical Term	Advanced	Partial dislocation of the head of the humerus from the glenoid fossa of the sho...

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