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Rotator cuff tendonitis, how is this diagnosed?
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History and physical: Typically a clinician can make this diagnosis with a history and good physical exam. Imaging may add to the diagnosis but often is not required for the initial diagnosis of rotator cuff tendinitis
Answered 12/21/2014
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