Adult Shoulder Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What structures can cause shoulder discomfort?
A
subacromial bursa suprispinatus tendon AC joint biceps tendon the rotator cuff
2
Q
How is shoulder discomfort managed?
A
rest, gentle exercise and NSAIDs
Steroid injection around the inflamed tendon/bursa NOT IN IT
surgical repair of tears and ruptures of muscles
3
Q
Why should repetitive steroid injections be avoided?
A
cause further degeneration of the rotator cuff
4
Q
What is frozen shoulder?
A
a condition in which there is little-no glenohumeral movement
5
Q
Name two possible causes of frozen shoulder
A
recent minor trauma to the shoulder
unaccustomed activity
epilepsy/electric shocks
6
Q
How is frozen shoulder managed?
A
gradual recovery in 18-24 months
if not - then MUA to tear the capsule is performed
