The painful shoulder

Zeroing in on the most common causes

Patrick J. McMahon Dr McMahon is assistant professor, department of orthopedic surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He was formerly assistant professor, department of orthopedic surgery, University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine.

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Robert E. Sallis Dr Sallis is on the staff of the department of family medicine, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Fontana, California, and is assistant clinical professor of family medicine, University of California, Riverside, Biomedical Sciences Program.

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A painful shoulder can present diagnostic challenges for the clinician because of the complexity of the structures involved. Fortunately, most shoulder problems seen in the primary care setting are caused by relatively few conditions. In this article, Drs McMahon and Sallis review common shoulder problems, including impingement syndrome, shoulder stiffness, glenohumeral instability, acromioclavicular joint problems, and glenohumeral osteoarthritis. In addition, they outline treatment options and provide information about when referral is needed.

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