Shoulder pain: diagnosis and management in primary care

Shoulder pain is the third most common cause of musculoskeletal consultation in primary care, with 16-26% of people reporting such pain. It has been found that management of shoulder pain should be multi-disciplinary and include self help advice, analgesics, relative rest, and access to physiotherap...

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Published in:BMJ 2005-11, Vol.331 (7525), p.1124-1128
Main Authors: Mitchell, Caroline, Adebajo, Ade, Hay, Elaine, Carr, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Clinical Review
Disorders
General aspects
Humans
Joint diseases
Medical diagnosis
Medical History Taking
Medical sciences
Medical treatment
Middle Aged
Pain
Pain management
Physical Examination
Physical therapy
Primary care
Primary Health Care
Referral and Consultation
Rotator cuff
Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome - diagnosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome - etiology
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome - therapy
Shoulder joint
Shoulder pain
Shoulder Pain - diagnosis
Shoulder Pain - etiology
Shoulder Pain - therapy
Symptoms
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Summary:Shoulder pain is the third most common cause of musculoskeletal consultation in primary care, with 16-26% of people reporting such pain. It has been found that management of shoulder pain should be multi-disciplinary and include self help advice, analgesics, relative rest, and access to physiotherapy.
ISSN:0959-8138
0959-8146
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.331.7525.1124