title: Rotator cuff injuries.
abstract: Different types of rotator cuff injuries frequently present to Accident and Emergency departments and minor injury units but can be difficult to differentiate clinically. This brief case study describes the examination and diagnosis of related shoulder injuries, specifically rotator cuff tears/disruption and calcifying supraspinatus tendinitis. The relevant anatomy and current therapies for these injuries is also discussed to enable the emergency nurse practitioner to have a greater understanding of the theory surrounding their diagnosis and treatments.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, University Hospital, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Crusher
mesh_terms: D001915:Braces; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*