Shoulder pain syndrome among Nigerians.
OBJECTIVE
To identify aetiological causes of shoulder pain syndrome among patients attending a rheumatology clinic, and to highlight the therapeutic options.


METHODS
Retrospective study.


METHODS
A private rheumatology clinic in Lagos, Nigeria fromJanuary 2002 to December 2006.


METHODS
Forty female adult patients and 26 male adult patients aged 24-79 years.


METHODS
Patient reported outcome in terms of pain relief and increased mobility.


RESULTS
Sixty six subjects were seen during the study period. Females were more commonly affected and were mostly middle aged. Adhesive capsulitis was the most common condition while septic arthritis and avascular necrosis were least diagnosed 22.7% of the subjects could not, however, be categorised.


CONCLUSIONS
Shoulder pain syndrome is common among Nigerians. Diagnosis and management are mostly based on the clinical presentations, especially considering the lack of sensitivity of plain radiographs and the high cost of more sensitive MRI. The treatment of these conditions are standard.
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Department of Medicine, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Nigeria.
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D010147:Pain Measurement; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013577:Syndrome; D055815:Young Adult
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal