Adult Shoulder Problems Flashcards
what does the gleno-humeral joint contain?
humeral head
scapular glenoid
what does the shoulder girdle consist of?
scapula
clavicle
proximal humerus
supporting muscles (deltoid and rotator cuff)
role of supraspinatus
initiates abduction
role of subscapularis
internal rotation
role of infraspinatus
external rotation
role of teres minor
external rotation
which direction of dislocation is most common in the shoulder?
anterior
what causes an anterior shoulder dislocation?
fall with external rotation
what structure can be damaged in an anterior shoulder dislocation?
axillary nerve
how do you check whether the axillary nerve is damaged?
badge area sensory assessment
what conditions do recurrent dislocations happen in?
EDS
presentation of shoulder dislocation
deformity
anterior= Bankart lesion
posterior= hill-sachs lesion
which shoulder dislocation is rare?
inferior
what is a Bankart lesion?
damage to anteroinferior aspect of glenoid labrum
what is a Hill-Sachs lesion?
cortical depression of posterolateral humeral head
what sign is seen on XR for posterior shoulder dislocation?
light bulb sign
what must you palpate after shoulder dislocation?
vascular supply= colour/temperature
neurological= sensation and reflexes