Common Misconceptions or Misdiagnosis in Shoulder Disorders.
10.4078/jkra.2007.14.4.311
- Author:
Jae Chul YOO
1
;
Young Wan MOON
;
Hae Chan HA
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hahc78@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Common misconceptions;
Misdiagnosis;
Shoulder disorders
- MeSH:
Clavicle;
Diagnostic Errors*;
Humans;
Orthopedics;
Rotator Cuff;
Shoulder*
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2007;14(4):311-321
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Many patients, physicians and even orthopedic surgeons commonly have misconceptions about several shoulder disorders, so they misdiagnose these diseases and treat patients inappropriately. In this article, we describe some common misconceptions and misdiagnosis in shoulder disorders; such as rotator cuff disease, SLAP lesion, clavicle fracture et al. It will be helpful to understand how these disorders can be approached and managed.
