Rotator Cuff Syndrome

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (12 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

5 Mar 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The rotator cuff, consisting of the muscle bellies and tendons of the infraspinatus, supraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis muscles, surrounds the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff syndrome encompasses various injuries or degenerative conditions affecting the rotator cuff, such as subacromial impingement syndrome, bursitis, tendonitis, and partial- (PTTs) or full-thickness (FTTs) rotator cuff tears. Rotator cuff syndrome is increasingly prevalent with age and is associated with metabolic syndrome, including diabetes, inflammatory arthritis, and thyroid disease. This condition encompasses various pathologies such as subacromial impingement syndrome, bursitis, tendonitis, and PTTs or FTTs of the rotator cuff. Chronic rotator cuff syndrome can elevate the risk of developing glenohumeral degenerative disease and rotator cuff arthropathy. 

Radiographic imaging plays a vital role in diagnosing the condition, especially in acute or chronic shoulder pain. This condition poses a significant healthcare concern, leading to millions of office visits and considerable healthcare expenses worldwide. Therefore, timely evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and management of the condition are crucial, often necessitating an interprofessional team approach to ensure optimal patient care. This activity outlines the assessment and management of rotator cuff syndrome and highlights the integral role of the interprofessional healthcare team in delivering optimal patient care. In addition, this activity focuses on enhancing clinicians' abilities in examining, diagnosing, making decisions, and conducting clinical evaluations to treat patients suspected of having rotator cuff injuries.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the signs and symptoms of rotator cuff syndrome in patients presenting with shoulder pain.

  • Implement evidence-based nonoperative treatment modalities for rotator cuff syndrome, including physical therapy and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

  • Select appropriate screening tools and imaging modalities, such as radiographs and MRI, to confirm the diagnosis of rotator cuff syndrome.

  • Collaborate with interprofessional healthcare providers to manage complex cases of rotator cuff syndrome, ensuring comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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