Evaluation of the shoulder is divided into three categories :
Patient’s age, dominant hand, occupation, sporting activities, and activity level.
History of injury
History of Diabetes
Type, intensity and Location of Pain
Aggravating and Relieving Factors
Ability to do overhead activity History of previous dislocation episodes if any
From the front, back and side Wasting of Muscles, Winging of Scapula, Scars, Sinuses, Swelling.
all bony prominences, Joint Tenderness.
Apprehension test: for recurrent shoulder dislocation
XRays :
Shoulder AP
Shoulder Lateral
Scapular Outlet View