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Georgios Panagopoulos MD | Orthopaedic Surgeon<\/p>\n\n\n

Shoulder pain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shoulder pain refers to any complaint and soreness around the shoulder joint<\/strong>. Pain may be acute or chronic<\/strong>, radiate distally<\/strong> towards the arm and hand, get worse at night<\/strong> or with specific movements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes vary and may include acute injuries, arthritis, tendonitis, etc. Timely diagnosis and treatment are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key takeaways at a glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Is shoulder pain common?<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Shoulder pain is a very common musculoskeletal symptom affecting adults of all ages and may have multiple underlying causes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What are the main causes?<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The most frequent causes include rotator cuff tendinopathy or tears, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), shoulder impingement, arthritis, dislocations, and traumatic injuries.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How about night pain?<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Night-time shoulder pain is an important clinical symptom and often indicates underlying inflammation, tendon pathology, or rotator cuff involvement.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Why is diagnosis important?<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Accurate diagnosis requires a combination of detailed clinical examination and appropriate imaging when indicated.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What's the treatment?<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Treatment is individualized and ranges from conservative management (physiotherapy, activity modification, injections) to arthroscopic or surgical treatment when necessary, ideally guided by a shoulder specialist.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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