Prevalence

• 44% to 60% of all conditions that cause shoulder pain

• Most frequent cause of visits to a physician’s office

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References

van der Windt DA, Koes BW, de Jong BA, Bouter LM. Shoulder disorders in general practice: incidence, patient characteristics, and management. Ann Rheum Dis. 1995; 54: 959– 964.

Vecchio PC, Kavanagh RT, Hazleman BL, King RH. Community survey of shoulder disorders in the elderly to assess the natural history and effects of treatment. Ann Rheum Dis. 1995; 54: 152– 154.