Burden and Outcome of Shoulder Disorders in Primary Health Care

Burden and Outcome of Shoulder Disorders in Primary Health Care

Consumption of medical care and outcome of shoulder pain and disability in primary care.

Shoulder pain and impairment are common in primary health care. The prognosis of several individuals consulting for a new episode of shoulder problem is surprisingly poor. The objectives are to characterize the consumption of medical care and outcome of shoulder pain and disability in primary health care.

A composite questionnaire consisting of demographic information and ASES questionnaire was used to measure the shoulder function. The patients were sent a second questionnaire after one year.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All individuals suffering from shoulder pain or impairment

Exclusion Criteria:

• No