title: Common disorders of the shoulder.
abstract: The shoulder joint is a complex articulation requiring coordinated interaction of bone and soft-tissue structures for normal function of the upper extremity. Trauma or overuse of the shoulder may lead to dysfunction requiring medical evaluation. Most shoulder problems may be treated without surgery by the primary care physician. Appropriate conservative management depends on an accurate diagnosis of the underlying pathology.
authors.affiliation: California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, USA.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Belzer
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Durkin
mesh_terms: D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries; D001168:Arthritis / Q000175:diagnosis; D002062:Bursitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D019534:Shoulder Impingement Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis