Revisión del diagnóstico y tratamiento de la tendinitis del supraespinoso

Abstract

Introduction: Supraspinatus tendonitis is one of the most frequent musculoskeletal complaints in the office; becoming a social and public health problem due to its high incidence and prevalence. The purpose of this research is to provide an updated review of the diagnosis and treatment of this pathology. Methodology: Study carried out in a retrospective and descriptive manner through a bibliographic review in the scientific bases of Pubmed, Cochrane, Medscape, Jama, among others; in relation to the diagnosis and treatment of supraspinatus tendonitis. Results: Various updated information was found between articles, clinical practice guidelines, and traumatology books. Conclusion: The state of the art began with a short description of the anatomy and pathophysiology. In the diagnosis, the data from the interrogation and the observations that incline us towards the pathology of interest were detailed. The specific maneuvers for supraspinatus tendonitis that allow ruling out other causes of shoulder pain were reviewed. The imaging diagnosis was exposed with its hierarchy of use, description of use, diagnostic value, advantages and disadvantages. Finally, the treatment options found are shown, their order, and the lifestyle change that should accompany the treatment.