History taking and clinical examination of the shoulder.
Prompt and effective diagnosis and treatment for common shoulder problems depends on the ability of practitioners to distinguish between traumatic and non-traumatic shoulder conditions. This article aims to enable practitioners to make accurate assessments and carry out shoulder examinations, including the undertaking of selected special tests, before discharging or referring patients.
Barratt
Julian
J
London South Bank University, London.
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012782:Shoulder / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis