Management of Nontraumatic Arm, Neck, and Shoulder Complaints
| Management Option | Total Population (n = 682) n (%) | Epicondylitis (n = 95) n (%) | Impingement, Biceps Tendonitis, Frozen Shoulder (n = 229) n (%) | Other Specific Diagnosis (n = 78) n (%) | Nonspecific Diagnosis (n = 280) n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note: More than 1 management option is possible. | |||||
| Additional diagnostic tests | 59 (9) | 3 (3) | 13 (6) | 13 (17) | 30 (11) |
| Corticosteroid injection | 71 (11) | 5 (5) | 50 (22) | 9 (12) | 7 (3) |
| Prescribe a medication | 235 (35) | 31 (33) | 97 (42) | 23 (30) | 84 (30) |
| Refer to physiotherapy | 158 (23) | 24 (25) | 40 (18) | 9 (12) | 85 (30) |
| Refer to medical specialist | 31 (5) | 3 (3) | 12 (5) | 9 (12) | 7 (3) |
| Watchful waiting | 276 (41) | 46 (48) | 74 (32) | 36 (46) | 120 (43) |