Surgical treatment of shoulder injuries in tennis players.

There are a number of disorders that affect the shoulder of the tennis player. The majority of these disorders are approached conservatively at first, and surgery is generally reserved for those with advanced stages of disease, or those who fail conservative treatment. Most surgical procedures for the shoulder are done open; however, arthroscopic techniques are advancing rapidly, and are expected to eventually supersede open surgical procedures. In either case, the postoperative rehabilitation program is an essential part of the surgical treatment of these disorders, and should not be neglected.