title: Evaluation and management of adult shoulder pain: a focus on rotator cuff disorders, acromioclavicular joint arthritis, and glenohumeral arthritis.
abstract: Shoulder pain is a common reason for a patient to see their primary care physician. This article focuses on the evaluation and management of 3 common shoulder disorders; rotator cuff disorders, acromioclavicular joint arthritis, and glenohumeral joint arthritis. The typical history and physical examination findings for each of these entities are highlighted, in addition to treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Bone and Joint Institute, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 30 Hope Drive, Building A, Hershey, PA 17033, USA. Electronic address: aarmstrong@hmc.psu.edu.
authors.forename: April
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Armstrong
mesh_terms: D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001168:Arthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D053580:Muscle Strength; D010808:Physical Examination; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011859:Radiography; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: Acromioclavicular joint arthritis; Evaluation; Examination; Glenohumeral joint arthritis; Rotator cuff disorders; Rotator cuff tears; Shoulder; Treatment