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Shoulder tendinoses
1Shady Grove Center for Sports Medicine, Rockville, Maryland.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|October 1, 1992
Summary
Soft-tissue dysfunction is the leading cause of shoulder pain, particularly affecting ligaments, tendons, and muscles. This review focuses on tendinitis and tendinosis as primary shoulder conditions.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background:
- Shoulder pain is a prevalent issue, frequently stemming from soft-tissue dysfunction.
- While fractures of the humerus, scapula, and clavicle occur, most shoulder problems in individuals aged 15-60 involve the shoulder girdle's soft tissues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the primary causes of shoulder pain, focusing on soft-tissue dysfunction.
- To discuss tendinitis and tendinosis as key entities contributing to shoulder ailments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on common causes of shoulder pain.
- Analysis of conditions related to ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the shoulder girdle.
Main Results:
- Soft-tissue dysfunction is identified as the most common source of shoulder pain.
- Tendinitis and tendinosis are highlighted as primary conditions, with secondary consideration for bony or ligamentous issues.
Conclusions:
- Soft-tissue problems, especially tendinitis and tendinosis, are the predominant causes of shoulder pain in adults.
- Understanding these soft-tissue dysfunctions is crucial for effective diagnosis and management of shoulder conditions.