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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Shoulder pain is a prevalent emergency department complaint.
  • Understanding shoulder anatomy and physical examination is crucial for diagnosis.
  • Patient age is a key factor in predicting specific shoulder injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evaluation of shoulder pain in emergency settings.
  • To discuss age-related differences in common shoulder injuries.
  • To cover acute injuries, chronic conditions, and radiologic findings for shoulder complaints.

Main Methods:

  • Review of shoulder anatomy and physical examination principles.
  • Analysis of injury patterns based on patient age.
  • Discussion of acute injuries, chronic conditions, and imaging considerations.

Main Results:

  • Clavicle fractures are common in younger individuals due to trauma.
  • Humeral head fractures are more frequent in the elderly following injury.
  • Shoulder dislocations typically occur in individuals between their teens and forties.

Conclusions:

  • Age-specific considerations are vital for diagnosing shoulder pain in the emergency setting.
  • A comprehensive approach including anatomy, examination, and imaging is necessary.
  • This review provides a foundation for managing diverse shoulder complaints in emergency care.