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Source
Michener LA, Heitzman J, Abbruzzese LD, et al. Physical Therapist Management of
glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis: A clinical practice guideline from the American
Physical Therapy Association. Physical Therapy. April 2023. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzad041.
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Abbreviations
GDG, Guideline Development Group; GHOA, glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis; MRI,
magnetic resonance imaging; ROM, range of motion; TSA, total shoulder arthroplasty