A review of conditions producing shoulder pain in the adult indicates the diverse nature of the various processes. Particularly important are diseases leading to articular abnormalities of the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, and sternoclavicular articulations as well as surrounding structures such as the rotator cuff. Accurate diagnosis of the conditions requires careful radiographic examination supplemented with specialized techniques, including fluoroscopy, arthrography, and conventional or computed tomography.
对导致成人肩部疼痛的病症进行的一项综述表明，各种病症具有多样性。特别重要的是导致盂肱关节、肩锁关节和胸锁关节以及诸如肩袖等周围结构出现关节异常的疾病。对这些病症进行准确诊断需要仔细的放射学检查，并辅以包括荧光透视、关节造影以及传统或计算机断层扫描在内的专门技术。
