Clinical Presentation & Protocol
Patient Usually Complains Of
Anterolateral shoulder pain radiating to the deltoid insertion. Worsened by overhead activities and reaching behind the back. Classic nocturnal pain resulting in inability to sleep on the affected side.
Clinical Examination Findings
Holds arm close to body. Avoids provocative arcs.
Treatment Protocol
1. NSAIDs. 2. PT strictly for periscapular/cuff stabilizers. 3. Subacromial Corticosteroid injection. 4. MRI if refractory.