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The painful shoulder.

P L Flicker

    Primary Care
    |June 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Common shoulder problems like peritendinitis calcarea and adhesive capsulitis require prompt treatment. Needle and drug therapy manage acute pain, while regular exercise is crucial for recovery, with surgery reserved for persistent cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Sports Medicine
    • Physical Therapy

    Background:

    • Acute peritendinitis calcarea, adhesive capsulitis, and anterior acromion impingement syndrome are prevalent shoulder conditions.
    • These conditions can cause significant pain and functional limitation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the nonoperative management strategies for common acute shoulder problems.
    • To emphasize the role of conservative treatments in achieving successful patient outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current treatment protocols for shoulder pathologies.
    • Discussion of needle and drug therapy for acute pain relief.
    • Highlighting the importance of a home exercise program.

    Main Results:

    • Nonoperative treatments, including needle and drug therapy, are effective for acute shoulder pain.
    • Consistent adherence to a home exercise program is vital for long-term success.
    • Surgical intervention is a last resort for refractory cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Conservative management is the primary approach for acute shoulder conditions.
    • A combination of pharmacotherapy, interventional procedures, and physical therapy yields optimal results.
    • Surgical options should be considered only after failure of nonoperative treatment.

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