Evidence-based approach to the shoulder examination for subacromial bursitis and rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Shoulder pain represents a common patient complaint evaluated in a primary care setting. Approximately two thirds of these patients have rotator cuff injuries, with rotator cuff tears (RCTs) and subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) accounting for a majority of causes. An accurate and efficient diagnostic strategy focused on physical examination findings may lead to improved outcomes and less functional disability.

Objective

To identify the most accurate physical examination tests for the diagnosis of RCT and SIS, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

The database for our systematic review was compiled by using keywords and common indexing strategies to search PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane Library from January 1, 198

SUBMITTER: Zhao Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660602 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature