Objective To update our previously published systematic review and meta-analysis by
subjecting the literature on shoulder physical examination (ShPE) to careful analysis in …

Importance Rotator cuff disease (RCD) is the most common cause of shoulder pain seen by
physicians. Objective To perform a meta-analysis to identify the most accurate clinical …

Background Patients presenting to the healthcare system with rotator cuff pathology do not
always receive high quality care. High quality care occurs when a patient receives care that …

Background Impingement is a common cause of shoulder pain. Impingement mechanisms
may occur subacromially (under the coraco‐acromial arch) or internally (within the shoulder …

Objective The aim was to assess diagnostic accuracy of 15 shoulder special tests for rotator
cuff tears. Design From February 2011 to December 2012, 208 participants with shoulder …

The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint which provides an extensive range of motion.
Shoulder pain and weakness are common complaints among patients, which can lead to …

Despite the high level achieved in the field of shoulder surgery, a global consensus on
rotator cuff tears management is lacking. This work is divided into two main sessions: in the …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review aims to describe the tendon transfer options for
treating irreparable rotator cuff tears (RCTs). Options for transfer include latissimus dorsi and …

Background Few studies define the clinical signs to evaluate the integrity of teres minor in
patients with massive rotator cuff tears. CT and MRI, with or without an arthrogram, can be …

Context: Shoulder pain and dysfunction are common, with patients presenting complaints to
both primary and orthopaedic physicians. History and physical examination remain essential …