Shoulder disorders in the elderly: A community survey
Authors:
- R. HazlemanRHR. Hazleman
- B. L. HazlemanBHB. L. Hazleman
- R. H. KingRKR. H. King
- B. B. ReissBRB. B. Reiss
Open Access
- 1 June 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Arthritis & Rheumatism
- Vol. 34 (6) , 766-769
Abstract
A community survey of identifiable symptomatic shoulder disorders in a sample of 644 elderly people over age 70 (318 male and 326 female) revealed a prevalence of 21%. Shoulder disorders were more common in women (25%, versus 17% in men). Approximately 70% of the cases of shoulder pain involved the rotator cuff. Fewer than 40% of the subjects sought medical attention for these symptoms. Increased medical awareness is needed, since the elderly often do not volunteer information about such symptoms.Keywords
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