Shoulder Pain
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History of Present Illness:
A 72-year-old male presents to the ED for 2 days of worsening right shoulder pain. The pain is worse with movement and she can’t really lift her arm. She denies any injury, fever, chest symptoms or other complaints
Vital Signs & Physical Exam:
Vital signs are normal. Physical exam is otherwise normal except for decreased ROM of the right shoulder and lateral tenderness.
Initial Differential Diagnosis: referred pain, infection, tendonitis, rotator cuff tear, cervical radiculopathy
Relevant Test Results:
- EKG: none
- Labs: none ordered
- Imaging: See Below
QUESTIONS:
- What does the case image show?
- What should you do next?
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ANSWERS:
- What does the case image show? The image shows calcific tendonitis.
- What should you do next? Treat with pain meds. Refer to ortho.
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