The History
The history is a very important component of developing an appropriate treatment plan. Unfortunately, it is often neglected or abbreviated duing a busy office schedule. Failure of a physican to ask the appropriate questions or a patient to provide an accurate history can lead down a path towards an inadequate treatment. Be prepared to tell your doctor as much information as you can about your shoulder pain.
The Physical Examination
The physical examination is the second step towards developing a treatment plan. After the history, I usually have narrowed down my possible diagnoses to just a handful. The examination helps narrow this even further.
Radiologic Testing
The third step in the process is to obtain appropriate diagnostic test. After the examination, I frequently know the diagnosis are only have a few other possibilities. Diagnostic testing is used to confirm the diagnosis or exclude the other possibilities.
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