An Examiner Is Evaluating a Patient Who Reports Unilateral Shoulder

question 2

Multiple Choice

An examiner is evaluating a patient who reports unilateral shoulder pain and notes limited active and passive range of motion in the affected shoulder along with erythema and bulging on the anterior shoulder. What diagnosis is likely with this presentation?

• A) Acromioclavicular joint disease
• B) Adhesive capsulitis
• C) Inflammatory bursitis
• D) Rotator cuff tear

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