1. Managing shoulder pain in general practice--the value of academic detailing.
- Author
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Broadhurst NA, Barton CA, Yelland LN, Martin DK, and Beilby JJ
- Subjects
- Adult, Family Practice methods, Female, Humans, Male, Practice Patterns, Physicians', Radiography statistics & numerical data, South Australia, Ultrasonography statistics & numerical data, Education, Medical, Continuing methods, Family Practice education, Shoulder Pain diagnosis
- Abstract
After low back pain and neck pain, shoulder pain is the third musculoskeletal reason for presentation to general practice, with a self reported prevalence of 16-26%. Approximately 1% of the adult population is expected to visit a general practitioner annually for shoulder pain. Shoulder complaints are more common in women and despite the fact that 50% of acute shoulder pain resolves in 8-10 weeks, many patients present with the anticipation of being referred for imaging.
- Published
- 2006