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Shoulder pathology is very common. A comprehensive history should be acquired by clinicians evaluating patients with acute or chronic shoulder dysfunction. Indications for comprehensive shoulder evaluation include shoulder, periscapular, neck, or nonspecific upper extremity signs or symptoms. This activity reviews the comprehensive shoulder evaluation examination and highlights the interprofessional team's role in caring for patients with shoulder dysfunction. Objectives: Identify the anatomical structures that requiring examination in patients with shoulder pain. Describe the techniques involved in performing a shoulder exam. List some conditions that may be detected by a shoulder exam. Employ interprofessional team strategies for optimizing care coordination for patients with shoulder dysfunction to improve outcomes. Access free multiple choice questions on this topic.
Shoulder pathology and dysfunction represent some of the most commonly diagnosed and treated conditions by primary care, sports medicine, and orthopedic providers.[1] This comprehensive review article discusses the clinical pearls and tips and tricks for delineating complex shoulder pathologies.
A comprehensive evaluation of the shoulder and neck is imperative in patients presenting with upper limb, nonspecific symptomatic presentations. Shoulder pathology and dysfunction represent some of the most commonly diagnosed and treated conditions by primary care, sports medicine, and orthopedic providers. Everyone on the healthcare team must work in a coordinated fashion to help delineate an appropriate clinical diagnosis and coordinate treatment as a team to ensure all patients are managed with optimal medical and/or surgical care. The orthopedic specialty nurses play a crucial role in managing to follow up and assisting with patient and family education. They should report any concerns if the patient is experiencing worse symptoms. Physical therapists will playa crucial role in helping the patient avoid surgery or in post-surgical rehabilitation. Working in an interprofessional manner will lead to the best outcomes. [Level 5]