title: Approaches to senior care #7. Shoulder pain in the geriatric patient. Part II. Treatment options.
abstract: Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in the elderly. The rewards of accurate diagnosis and early treatment often elude the orthopaedist without a systematic approach to this region. A thorough understanding of shoulder anatomy, pain referral patterns, and the pathophysiology of the aging process must be combined with an awareness of the latest treatment modalities and surgical techniques.
authors.affiliation: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Warren
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D000368:Aged; D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery