Tendon ruptures about the shoulder.

Although degeneration and strain of musculotendinous structures are frequent causes of shoulder pain, sudden violent injuries in young individuals can lead to complete musculotendinous ruptures. Some of these conditions lend themselves well to nonoperative treatment. This article will enable the physician to determine the clinical diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan for each patient as an individual. Some patients may be satisfied with an accurate diagnosis only, while others demand more aggressive operative care.