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Chronic shoulder pain has multiple etiologies, including tendon tears (rotator cuff or biceps tendon), subacromial impingement (leading to subacromial bursitis or tendinitis), osteoarthritis, and shoulder joint instability. The condition is often associated with limited mobility; therefore, most interventions aim at preserving range of motion. Among the various treatment modalities, physical therapy is an effective first intervention. Corticosteroid injections do not necessarily help all chronic shoulder pain but may allow effective physical therapy for functional improvement. Multimodal analgesics and modulating agents (anti-inflammatories, antiepileptics, etc.) can also be used as part of a conservative regimen. Surgery is recommended when conservative therapy fails. |
