AC/SC joint sprains Flashcards
1
Q
Are SC joint injuries common?
A
no
2
Q
SC injuries are ___% sport or MVC related
A
80%
3
Q
Which direction of SC joint dislocation can be life threatening?
A
Posterior dislocation
4
Q
Presentation SC Joint injury:
A
- observable deformity
- local tenderness
- pain with shoulder motion primarily at end range
5
Q
AC joint injury
A
- 9-10% of acute shoulder injuries
- classification system based on extent of clavicular displacement
6
Q
Which types of AC joint injuries should be treated conservatively vs. surgically?
A
Conservatively:
-Type I, II (maybe III)
Surgically:
-Types IV, V, VI (maybe III)
7
Q
AC joint injury MOI:
A
- fall
- sport or MVC related
- typically occurs when humerus is driven inferiorly with force
8
Q
AC joint injury presentations:
A
- Localized pain/tenderness to the AC joint
- Pain at end range shoulder AROM and PROM
- Possible observable deformity or swelling in the area
- Joint mobility may be painful and hypermobile
- Resistance testing may be painful
9
Q
What movements would be most painful with AC joint injury?
A
Abduction and flexion
10
Q
Special tests for AC joint injuries:
A
- AC joint palpation
- Cross-body adduction test
- AC resisted extension test
