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Shoulder tendinoses.

W B Wolf1

  • 1Shady Grove Center for Sports Medicine, Rockville, Maryland.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
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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.

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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:

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  • 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.