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What are the most common shoulder pathologies seen in primary care?
What are the most common shoulder pathologies seen in primary care?
Acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joint disease and rotator cuff injury.
What shoulder injuries require urgent surgical referral?
What shoulder injuries require urgent surgical referral?
Posterior sternoclavicular dislocations require urgent surgical referral.
What is the mechanism of injury identification important for?
What is the mechanism of injury identification important for?
Identifying the mechanism of injury is important for determining if surgical intervention is needed.
Most acute shoulder injuries are the result of a fall or direct trauma in ______ and collision sports.
Most acute shoulder injuries are the result of a fall or direct trauma in ______ and collision sports.
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Surgery may be considered for treating middle third clavicle fractures and type III acromioclavicular sprains in ______ individuals.
Surgery may be considered for treating middle third clavicle fractures and type III acromioclavicular sprains in ______ individuals.
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Shoulder injuries only involve the glenohumeral joint.
Shoulder injuries only involve the glenohumeral joint.
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It is important to conduct a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify the mechanism of injury, localize the injury, and determine if ______ intervention is needed.
It is important to conduct a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify the mechanism of injury, localize the injury, and determine if ______ intervention is needed.
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Surgery is always the first line of treatment for acute shoulder injuries.
Surgery is always the first line of treatment for acute shoulder injuries.
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Posterior sternoclavicular dislocations do not require urgent surgical referral.
Posterior sternoclavicular dislocations do not require urgent surgical referral.
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