Use the flow diagram below as a guide to work out what may be causing your pain and what we recommend you do about it.
| Problem Intensity | Problem Cause | Pain when | Location | Preliminary Diagnosis | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe (>8/10 Pain) | Impact or collision | Touching injury | Front and side of shoulder | Shoulder Dislocation Bankart Tear Rotator Cuff Tear | See Emergency Dr & Orthopaedic Surgeon |
| Fall onoutstretched arm | Top of shoulder | AC Joint Separation Fractured Clavicle Rotator Cuff Tear Biceps Tear | |||
| Throwing action | Moving arm | ||||
| Pulling action | Back of Shoulder | Shoulder Fracture Posterior Shoulder Dislocation | |||
| Moderate Severity (6-8/10 Pain) | Impact or collision | Touching injury | Front and side | Shoulder Subluxation Bankart Tear Rotator Cuff Tear | See your GP & Orthopaedic Surgeon Checkup |
| Fall on outstretched arm | Top of shoulder | Moderate AC Joint Separation SLAP Tear Rotator Cuff Tear | |||
| Throwing action | Moving arm | ||||
| Pulling action | Back of Shoulder | Moderate Posterior Subluxation | |||
| Minimal Severity (<5/10 Pain) | Impact or collision | Touching injury | Front and side | Shoulder Subluxation | See your Physio |
| Fall on outstretched arm | Top of shoulder | Minor AC Joint Separation Bicep Impingement Rotator Cuff Impingement | |||
| Throwing action | Moving arm | ||||
| Pulling action | Back of Shoulder | Minor Posterior Subluxation |
| Problem Intensity | Problem Cause | Pain when | Location | Preliminary Diagnosis | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe (>8/10 Pain) | Disease or Repetitive Injury to Shoulder | Strong Constant pain | Front and side | Severe Shoulder Arthritis Severe Chronic Shoulder Injury Rotator Cuff Impingement | See your GP & Orthopaedic Surgeon |
| When Touching or Moving Shoulder | Top of shoulder | AC Joint Arthritis Biceps Tendinopathy | |||
| Back of Shoulder | Severe Chronic Posterior Subluxation | ||||
| Moderate Severity (6-8/10 Pain) | Disease or Repetitive Injury to Shoulder | Moderately Present Pain | Front and side | Moderate Shoulder Arthritis Moderate Chronic Injury or Rotator Cuff Impingement | See your GP & Orthopaedic Surgeon Checkup |
| When Touching or Moving Shoulder | Top of shoulder | Moderate AC Joint Arthritis Biceps Tendinopathy | |||
| Back of Shoulder | Moderate Chronic Posterior Subluxation | ||||
| Minimal Severity (<5/10 Pain) | Disease or Repetitive Injury to Shoulder | Minimally Present pain | Front and side | Minimal Shoulder Arthritis Minimal Chronic Injury or Rotator Cuff Impingement | See your Physio |
| When Touching or Moving Shoulder | Top of shoulder | AC Joint Arthritis Minor Biceps Tendinopathy | |||
| Back of Shoulder | Minor Chronic Posterior Subluxation |
Dr Manish Gupta is a renowned expert surgeon in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery specialising in Upper Limb including Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist.
Dr Manish Gupta is a renowned expert surgeon in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery specialising in Upper Limb including Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist.
(02) 9687 8344
reception@mgorthopaedics.com.au
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
One Point Health, 510-536 High Street, Penrith, NSW, 2750
(02) 9687 8344
Bella Vista, Hospital for Specialist Surgery, Level 1,Suite 1, 17-19 Solent Circuit, Bella Vista, NSW, 2153
(02) 9687 8344
Suite E Level 3, 20-22 Mons Road Westmead NSW 2154
Specialising in Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Orthopaedic Procedures.