RT Book, Section
A1 Wilckens, John H.
A1 Freehill, Michael T.
A1 Weiner, Scott
A1 Srikumaran, Umasuthan
A1 Bernard, Johnathan A.
A2 Stone, John H.
SR Print(0)
ID 1180195202
T1 Approach to the Patient with Shoulder Pain
T2 Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Rheumatology, 4e
YR 2021
FD 2021
PB McGraw Hill
PP New York, NY
SN 9781259644641
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1180195202
RD 2024/04/24
AB The  shoulder  complex  consists  of  four  joints—the  glenohumeral,  acromioclavicular  (AC),  sternoclavicular  (SC),  and  scapulothoracic  joints—with  encapsulating  ligaments  and  muscles  (Figure  6–1).  It  is  the  most  mobile  joint  of  the  body,  with  the  primary  role  of  positioning  the  hand  in  space  to  function.  A  detailed  history  and  physical  examination  with  appropriate  imaging  can  help  narrow  the  extensive  differential  diagnosis  and  guide  treatment.  Most  conditions  can  be  treated  initially  with  medication,  glucocorticoid  injections,  and  physical  therapy.  Resistant  shoulder  pain  should  be  referred  for  orthopedic  consultation.