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Rotator Cuff Injury

Assessment and management of shoulder pain.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Musculoskeletal
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regional clinical guidance

Rotator Cuff Injury: guidance by region

Recommendations, thresholds and pathways can differ. Open the page written for the jurisdiction you need.

United StatesAdult rotator cuff injuryMusculoskeletal · reviewed 2026-08-20CanadaShoulder pain / rotator cuff disordersMusculoskeletal · reviewed 2026-08-20AustraliaShoulder pain / rotator cuff disordersMusculoskeletal · reviewed 2026-08-20

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Rotator cuff disorders
National
Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries - Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline
National
NICE guideline [NG59]
National
Shoulder Pain, Diagnosis, Treatment and Referral Guidelines for Primary, Community and Intermediate Care
National
AAOS Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries Guideline Summary
Local
New York Shoulder Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines
Local
Revised 2024 ACR Appropriateness Criteria® 1 Acute Shoulder Pain
Local