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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Shoulder pain is a frequent complaint in general practice.
  • Limited data exists on prognosis, treatment, and compliance for acute shoulder pain.
  • Understanding outcomes is vital for informed clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To collect data on acute shoulder pain and its 6-month outcomes.
  • To identify predictors of recovery and long-term prognosis.
  • To evaluate the current management and investigation patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective observational study design.
  • Involved 100 patients presenting with acute shoulder pain.
  • Data collected from 21 general practices in southeast Queensland.

Main Results:

  • Initial disability levels were the strongest predictor of 6-month outcomes.
  • Nearly 60% of patients achieved full recovery by 6 months.
  • Patients not fully recovered at 6 months showed a higher risk of depression at presentation.

Conclusions:

  • Assessing disability, pain, and mood provides valuable prognostic data for acute shoulder pain.
  • Radiological investigation rates may exceed clinical necessity.
  • Consideration of early, multimodal management strategies is recommended.