2014•Shoulder & ElbowOpen access

Tests for diagnosing subacromial impingement syndrome and rotator cuff disease

Nick I. Phillips

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Clinical examination techniques need to allow the physician to determine the underlying pathology of a patient's condition with confidence. This review examines the evidence for two common conditions: impingement and rotator cuff disease.

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Clinical examination techniques need to allow the physician to determine the underlying pathology of a patient's condition with confidence. This review examines the evidence for two common conditions: impingement and rotator cuff disease.

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Clinical examination techniques need to allow the physician to determine the underlying pathology of a patient's condition with confidence. This review examines the evidence for two common conditions: impingement and rotator cuff disease.

Key concepts: Medicine, Rotator cuff, Subacromial impingement, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Impingement syndrome, Physical therapy, Surgery

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