14: Shoulder and Elbow Problems Flashcards
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2
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traumatic shoulder dislocation treatment
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- manipulation
- immobilisation
- physiotherapy
- surgery
3
Q
what is subacromial impingement?
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- pain and dysfunction resulting from any pathology which decreases the volume of the subacromial space or increases the size of its contents
4
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subacromial impingement treatment
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- subacromial steroid injection
- physio
- arthroscopic subacromial decompression
5
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what is the treatment for a rotator cuff tear?
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- acute: early surgery
- chronic degenerative tears: surgery if symptomatic
- depends on size, time and age
