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Diagnosis and relation to general health of shoulder disorders presenting to primary care

Lara D. Veeken · 2005 · Vol. 44(6) · pp. 800–805

Andrew J.K. Östör✉(Addenbrooke's Hospital)C. RichardsA Toby Prevost(Primary Health Care)Cathy SpeedB L Hazleman

Abstract

Shoulder pain, most commonly due to rotator cuff tendinopathy, is associated with significantly reduced health when measured by both specific and generic means. Effort towards prevention and early intervention in these complaints is warranted.

Shoulder Injury and Treatment Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Orthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationMedicinePhysical therapyCapsulitisRotator cuffConfidence intervalAcromioclavicular jointTendinopathyPopulationIncidence (geometry)Internal medicine

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Acromioclavicular JointAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBursitisDisability EvaluationFemaleHealth StatusHumansJoint DiseasesMaleMiddle AgedPain MeasurementRotator Cuff

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