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Information for clinicians

Poster

Diagnosis of shoulder problems

This poster contains guidelines on diagnosis and treatment on common shoulder problems including advice on when to refer.

Diagnosis of shoulder problems poster (pdf, 898KB)

Physiotherapy guidelines

Outpatient post-operative

  • Anterior stabilisation (pdf, 625 KB)
  • Rotator cuff repair (pdf, 617 KB)
  • Shoulder replacement (pdf, 610 KB)
  • Posterior stabilisation of the shoulder (for post instability) (pdf, 56.8 KB)

Post-operative

  • ACJ reconstruction for instability (pdf, 242 KB)
  • Elbow replacement (pdf, 30.5 KB)
  • Distension and manipulation under anaesthetic (of the shoulder) (pdf, 542 KB)
  • Sub-acromial decompression (pdf, 551 KB)

Pre-operative and inpatient

  • Rotator cuff repair (pdf, 42.7 KB)
  • Shoulder replacement (pdf, 42.2 KB)
  • Posterior stabilisation of the shoulder (for posterior instability) (pdf, 41.4 KB)

Outcome Scores

  • Oxford Shoulder Score (pdf, 98.6 KB)
  • Oxford Instability Shoulder Score (pdf, 98.2 KB)
  • Oxford Elbow Score (pdf, 30.6 KB)

Please note that people/persons wishing to use the scores should contact:

Isis Outcomes

Referral guidelines

Referrals

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Links for healthcare professionals

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