Common Shoulder Flashcards
1
Q
What are the special shoulder tests?
A
Empty Can
Painful arc
Scarf test
Drop arm sign
Speeds
2
Q
What does a positive painful arc test indicate?
A
Painful arc syndrome - Supraspinatus impingement
If pain at 140 -180 degress it may be OA
3
Q
What does a positive empty can test indicate?
A
Rotator cuff impingement - Supraspinatus
4
Q
What does a positive scarf test indicate
A
AC joint pathology
5
Q
What does a positive drop arm sign indicate?
A
Rotator cuff trauma
6
Q
What does a positive speeds test indicate
A
Biceps tendonitis
7
Q
What is a frozen shoulder?
A
Pain in all movements, particularly external rotation
Adhesive capsulitis
8
Q
What is the management of a painful shoulder?
A
Conservative - Explain what it is
Medical - NSAIDS or steroids
Surfical - Athroscopy if pain over 3 months
