Emergency Medicine Reports – July 1, 2023
July 1, 2023
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Acute Shoulder Injuries in the Emergency Department
Shoulder injuries account for a significant portion of musculoskeletal injuries evaluated in the emergency department.The incidence is projected to increase dramatically over the next decade because of changing population characteristics. Emergency medicine clinicians must be prepared to care for shoulder injuries from direct trauma and overuse from sporting activities or occupational injuries.