title: The painful shoulder: Part I. Extrinsic disorders.
abstract: Shoulder disorders are most commonly manifested by pain and limited function. Careful history and examination help the physician localize the problem to the shoulder joint, the surrounding tissues or adjacent sites that can cause referred pain to the shoulder. Common extrinsic causes of shoulder pain include postural problems and cervical spine disorders.
authors.affiliation: Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Zuckerman
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Mirabello
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Newman
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gallagher
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cuomo
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010808:Physical Examination; D012399:Rotation; D012785:Shoulder Joint