Shoulder Conditions: Diagnosis and Treatment Guideline

Michael Codsi; Chris R Howe

doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2015.04.007

Shoulder Conditions: Diagnosis and Treatment Guideline

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2015 Aug;26(3):467-89. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2015.04.007.

Authors

Michael Codsi¹, Chris R Howe²

Affiliations

¹ EvergreeenHealth Medical Center, 12040 NE 128th st, Kirklnad, WA 98034, USA.
² Proliance Orthopedic Associates, 4011 Talbot Road South, Suite #300, Renton, WA 98055, USA. Electronic address: c.howe@proliancesurgeons.com.

PMID: 26231960
DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2015.04.007

Abstract

The following guideline covers a wide array of shoulder conditions seen in the workers' compensation, as well as the nonworkers' compensation, population. The guideline is intended to help establish work relatedness and aid in making the diagnosis of shoulder injuries and degenerative conditions. It also provides a nonoperative and operative guideline for the treatment of several shoulder conditions, not limited to rotator cuff tears, subacromial impingement syndrome, acromioclavicular arthritis and dislocations, as well as glenohumeral arthritis.

Keywords: Rotator cuff tear; Shoulder guideline; Workers compensation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Occupational Injuries / diagnosis*
Occupational Injuries / therapy*
Occupational Medicine / methods*
Occupational Medicine / standards*
Practice Guidelines as Topic*
Shoulder Injuries*
Workers' Compensation*