Assessing the shoulder. History, physical examination, differential diagnosis, and special tests used.
Historical review and physical assessment of the patient are the keystones upon which an understanding of shoulder problems can be built. The basis of physical examination of the shoulder is expanded to include new information derived from electromyographic studies.
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Department of Orthopaedics, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA.
D000367:Age Factors; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004576:Electromyography; D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D009790:Occupations; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology; D010808:Physical Examination; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012782:Shoulder / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013997:Time Factors