Shoulder pain: pathogenesis, diagnosis and management.

Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that can have a significant effect on people's activities of daily living and quality of life. Nurses have a central role in the assessment, management and follow up of patients undergoing conservative and surgical treatments. Understanding the often complex and chronic nature of shoulder pain will help healthcare professionals to provide holistic patient-centred care, considering the most suitable treatment options for the individual.