title: Common injuries of the shoulder. Diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: Shoulder pain is often the presenting complaint of patients seeing their primary care physicians. Overuse and traumatic injuries make up most of the causes. A physical examination with minimal diagnostic tests can lead to the correct diagnosis in most cases. Most conditions can be treated conservatively (nonsurgically). Appropriate referral to a specialist depends on the severity of the initial injury or the patient's lack of response to conservative treatment (or both). We discuss common injuries of the shoulder, emphasizing a practical diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
mesh_terms: D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries