29. Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture
Case 29 History and Physical Examination A 27-year-old auto mechanic presents with a 4-day history of right shoulder and anterior arm pain following an injury at work. He noticed swelling…
44. Medial Epicondylitis
Case 44 History and Physical Examination A 40-year-old healthy, right-hand-dominant golfer presents with a 3-month history of activity-related medial elbow pain. He denies any hand numbness or weakness. There is…
19. Acromioclavicular Joint Separations—Chronic
Case 19 History and Physical Examination A 45-year-old, right-hand dominant, manual laborer presents with a 2-year history of superior shoulder pain following a fall onto his right shoulder. He complains…
3. Three-Part Fractures
Case 3 History and Physical Examination A 71-year-old healthy, active, right-hand-dominant woman presents to the office several hours after falling onto her right shoulder. She complains of pain and crepitus…
22. Small, Medium, and Large Rotator Cuff Tears
Case 22 History and Physical Examination A 61-year-old recreational tennis player presents with a 14-month history of intermittent shoulder pain. He states that it is worse when participating in overhead-motion…
26. Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis
Case 26 History and Physical Examination A 56-year-old laborer presents with a several-year history of recurrent shoulder pain associated with overhead-motion activities. He denies any weakness in the shoulder or…
27. Adhesive Capsulitis
Case 27 History and Physical Examination A 51-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of progressive right shoulder pain without specific predisposing injury. She has a benign medical history, and…
4. Four-Part Fractures
Case 4 History and Physical Examination A 71-year-old woman presents several hours after a fall onto the affected shoulder. She reports pain and swelling along with crepitation through a limited…
28. Calcific Tendinitis
Case 28 History and Physical Examination A 43-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of right shoulder pain without specific incident. She states that her symptoms have increased dramatically over…
9. Lateral Third Clavicle Fractures
Case 9 History and Physical Examination A 27-year-old woman presents 2 days after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. She complains primarily of right shoulder pain and deformity. She…
