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Who treats supraspinatus tendinopathy and when to scanSupraspinatus tendinopathy presents as gradually worsening outer-shoulder pain, worse with overhead reaching. A load-related tendon change distinct from structural tears, it resolves with physiotherapy in primary care for most patients; imaging and specialist assessment follow only when conservative care has not succeeded.Supraspinatus tendinopathy presents as gradually worsening outer-shoulder pain, worse with overhead reaching. A load-related tendon change distinct from structural tears, it resolves with physiotherapy in primary care for most patients; imaging and specialist assessment follow only when conservative care has not succeeded.
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Which specialist treats AC joint painThe acromioclavicular joint, where the outer collarbone meets the shoulder blade, transfers all load from the arm to the skeleton — a role accounting for roughly 40% of all shoulder injuries.The acromioclavicular joint, where the outer collarbone meets the shoulder blade, transfers all load from the arm to the skeleton — a role accounting for roughly 40% of all shoulder injuries.
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When shoulder impingement pain needs a specialistStructured physiotherapy resolves shoulder impingement pain in 60–90% of cases. Specialist referral is warranted if pain persists after three months of treatment, or sooner if it disturbs sleep or restricts overhead arm movement.Structured physiotherapy resolves shoulder impingement pain in 60–90% of cases. Specialist referral is warranted if pain persists after three months of treatment, or sooner if it disturbs sleep or restricts overhead arm movement.
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Which specialist for supraspinatus tendinopathyStructural changes on MRI or ultrasound are common in pain-free shoulders; diagnosis depends on symptoms and functional loss, not imaging. Most cases respond to progressive loading exercises; surgery is warranted only after months of structured physiotherapy without adequate recovery.Structural changes on MRI or ultrasound are common in pain-free shoulders; diagnosis depends on symptoms and functional loss, not imaging. Most cases respond to progressive loading exercises; surgery is warranted only after months of structured physiotherapy without adequate recovery.
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Who treats shoulder impingement syndrome in the UKAbout half of shoulder impingement cases resolve within six weeks with painkillers and physiotherapy alone; longer-standing symptoms escalate through corticosteroid injections, then surgery only for those unresponsive to conservative treatment or with confirmed rotator cuff tears.About half of shoulder impingement cases resolve within six weeks with painkillers and physiotherapy alone; longer-standing symptoms escalate through corticosteroid injections, then surgery only for those unresponsive to conservative treatment or with confirmed rotator cuff tears.
