
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Robb, Gillian 
A1  - Arroll, Bruce 
A1  - Reid, Duncan 
A1  - Goodyear-Smith, Felicity 
T1  - Summary of an evidence-based guideline on soft tissue injuries and related disorders &#x2013; Part 1: Assessment
JF  - Journal of Primary Health Care
JO  - J Prim Health Care
Y1  - 2009
VL  - 1
IS  - 1
SP  - 36
EP  - 41
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/HC09036 
N2  - AIM: To provide a succinct summary of the diagnosis of soft tissue injuries to the shoulder for primary health care practitioners based on the New Zealand guideline. METHODS: A multidisciplinary team developed the guideline by critically appraising and grading retrieved literature using the Graphic Appraisal Tool for Epidemiology (GATE). Recommendations were derived from resulting evidence tables. RESULTS: Diagnostic ultrasound is a valid tool for the diagnosis of a full thickness rotator cuff tear. If a significant tear is suspected, referral for diagnostic ultrasound is recommended. There is a paucity of evidence for the diagnosis of soft tissue shoulder injuries and most recommendations are based on the consensus of the guideline team. CONCLUSION: Assessment relies on thorough history-taking and physician examination with appropriate referral where there is evidence of serious damage or the diagnosis remains unclear. KEYWORDS: Shoulder, shoulder pain, diagnosis, soft tissue injuries 
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