From: Consumption of medical resources and outcome of shoulder disorders in primary health care consulters
Variable | Value |
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Number of female, (%) | 86 (67) |
Age, mean (SD) | 54 (15) |
Smokers, % | 25 (20) |
Employment status, n (%) | |
Working | 59 (46) |
On sick leave | 4 (3) |
Unemployed | 10 (8) |
Pension (full or part time) | 47 (38) |
Students | 5 (4) |
Education years, median (IQR) | 12 (9–15) |
Dominant side affected, n (%) | 84 (66) |
Duration of symptoms, mo, median (IQR) | 6.0 (2.0-12.0) |
Equal to or less than 3 mo, n (%) | 43 (34) |
Over 3 but less than 6 mo, n (%) | 26 (20) |
Over 6 mo, n (%) | 59 (46) |
Surgical procedure performed, n (%) | 12 (9) |
Cause of symptoms, n (%)* | |
Not apparent | 63 (49) |
Injury | 32 (25) |
Physical strain | 37 (30) |
Glenohumeral joint dislocation | 13 (10) |