Table 3 Investigations and diagnosis
Investigations to date | |
|---|---|
None | 41 (7%) |
X-rays | 346 (63%) |
US | 329 (60%) |
MRI | 126 (23%) |
CT scan |  7 (1%) |
EMG |  8 (1%) |
Further diagnostic testing | 138 (25%) |
Diagnostic testing arranged by GP§ |  9 (2%) |
Diagnostic testing ordered by ESPA program | 129 (23%) |
• MRI |  82 (15%) |
○ Not completed |  4 (<1%) |
• US |  7 (1%) |
• MRA |  5 (1%) |
• EMG |  6 (1%) |
• CT scan |  2 (<1%) |
Diagnostic Categories | |
Biceps tendonitis/tear | 202 (37%) |
Bursitis | 182 (33%) |
RC partial thickness tear | 119 (22%) |
RC tendonitis | 101 (18%) |
RC full thickness tear |  74 (14%) |
Subacromial impingement |  63 (11%) |
Adhesive capsulitis |  50 (9%) |
AC joint OA or osteolysis |  22 (4%) |
Instability |  14 (3%) |
Labral lesions |  9 (2%) |
GH joint OA |  7 (1%) |
Cervical spine | |
Abnormal clinical findings | 164 (30%) |
Abnormal neurological findings | 50 (9%) |
Abnormal pain response | 43(8%) |