C&P Exam 2

Question 1

What are the precautions for a radial head excision?

Answer 1

• Avoid heavy lifting for 6 weeks

- Do not use over 2 lbs when increasing endurance (high reps)

Question 2

What are the precautions for a TEA?

Answer 2

1. avoid antigravity elbow extension and stretching of the triceps for 6 weeks to protect the reattachment of the triceps
2. patient should avoid lifting/carrying heavy objects with the operated UE to prevent loosening of the components

Question 3

What are the precautions during the acute “freezing” stage of a frozen shoulder?

Answer 3

1. Do not stretch- it is counter productive

2. Every thing needs to be gentle because aggressive tx can make it worse

Question 4

What are the precautions for an impingement during acute phase non surgical?

Answer 4

1. keep out of range where getting impingement: mid range ABduction and end range flexion

Question 5

What are the precautions for an impingement during acute phase surgical?

Answer 5

1. keep out of 90-120 painful arc

2. distract joint before range

Question 6

What are the precautions for a surgical repair of rotator cuff?

Answer 6

1. progress more gradually

2. Follow surgeon protocol- watch ROM restrictions

Question 7

What are the precautions for an anterior dislocation?

Answer 7

1. avoid the position of dislocation- ER and AB

2. limit ER to 50 degrees in all positions

Question 8

What are the precautions for a posterior dislocation?

Answer 8

1. Avoid position of dislocation- flex, horizontal ADD, IR

Question 9

What are the precautions for a surgically repaired posterior dislocation?

Answer 9

1. Avoid position of dislocation

2. Watch 70-100 degrees flexion- watch for increased posterior movment

Question 10

What are the precautions for a TSA?

Answer 10

1. Perform ER with arm at side only