The painful shoulder: Part I. Clinical evaluation

Thomas W. Woodward; Thomas M. Best

The painful shoulder: Part I. Clinical evaluation

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Abstract

Family physicians need to understand diagnostic and treatment strategies for common causes of shoulder pain. We review key elements of the history and physical examination and describe maneuvers that can be used to reach an appropriate diagnosis. Examination of the shoulder should include inspection, palpation, evaluation of range of motion and provocative testing. In addition, a thorough sensorimotor examination of the upper extremity should be performed, and the neck and elbow should be evaluated.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	3079-3088
Number of pages	10
Journal	American Family Physician
Volume	61
Issue number	10
State	Published - May 15 2000
Externally published	Yes

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Family Practice

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