Table 3 Comparison of clinical examination findings between age‐, sex‐ and GP‐matched cases (consulters with shoulder pain) and controls (no shoulder pain) included in the MRI study.
| Cases (n = 48) | Controls (n = 48) | Difference (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | % difference | |
| Neck tenderness | 8 (17) | 0 (0) | 16.7 (5.8, 29.6)* |
| Neck movement causes neck pain | 28 (58) | 10 (21) | 37.5 (18.8, 52.7)* |
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean difference | |
| Neck flexion (°) | 54 (11) | 60 (12) | −5 (−10, 0)* |
| Neck extension (°) | 52 (11) | 56 (13) | −4 (−9, 1) |
| Neck lateral flexion left (°) | 42 (11) | 45 (13) | −3 (−7, 2) |
| Neck lateral flexion right (°) | 40 (10) | 45 (12) | −5 (−8, −1)* |
| Neck rotation left (°) | 56 (13) | 61 (12) | −5 (−10, −1)* |
| Neck rotation right (°) | 59 (11) | 62 (11) | −3 (−7, 1) |
*p<0.05 by paired case–control analysis.