Abstract
The evaluation and diagnosis of shoulder pain is a common challenge encountered by primary care providers. The differential for shoulder pain is broad and the presentation may be varied. The patient’s history and physical examination alone are often enough to reach a diagnosis; however, plain films and advanced imaging studies are frequently helpful for further confirmation and to guide decision-making. In this section, we will review several common causes of shoulder pain related to soft tissue pathology: adhesive capsulitis, biceps tendinopathy, acromioclavicular joint pain, and rotator cuff pathology.
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Abbreviations
- AC:
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Acromioclavicular
- AP:
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Anterior-posterior
- MRI:
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Magnetic resonance imaging
- NSAIDs:
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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Dawson, C.K. (2021). Shoulder Soft Tissue Injuries. In: Schoenfeld, A.J., Blauwet, C.A., Katz, J.N. (eds) Principles of Orthopedic Practice for Primary Care Providers. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74625-4_13
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