Managing shoulder pain in general practice--the value of academic detailing.
After low back pain and neck pain, shoulder pain is the third musculoskeletal reason for presentation to general practice, with a self reported prevalence of 16-26%. Approximately 1% of the adult population is expected to visit a general practitioner annually for shoulder pain. Shoulder complaints are more common in women and despite the fact that 50% of acute shoulder pain resolves in 8-10 weeks, many patients present with the anticipation of being referred for imaging.
Broadhurst
Norman A
NA
Department of Orthopaedics, Flinders University, South Australia. broa0032@flinders.edu.au
Barton
Christopher A
CA
Yelland
Lisa N
LN
Martin
David K
DK
Beilby
Justin J
JJ
D000328:Adult; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011859:Radiography / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013021:South Australia; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000706:statistics & numerical data