Common Shoulder Pathologies Flashcards
Acromioclavicular Seperation
Ligament injury of AC jt.
1st Degree Sprain: stretched ligament
2nd Degree Sprain: AC ligament is ruptured, Coracoclavicular ligament is stretched.
3rd Degree Sprain: bot AC & Coracoclavicular lig are ruptured.
Clavicular Fractures
Most frequently broken bone in children. Result from fall on lateral aspect of the shoulder on an outstretched hand. Usually broken in its mid portion
Humeral Neck Fracture
Caused by fall on outstretched hand. Common in elderly and usually an impacted fx.
Midhumeral Fracture
Caused by direct blow or twisting force
Radial Nerve Injury
May be caused by spiral fractures
Pathological Fracture
may be caused by tumors or metastatic carcinoma
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation
Forced shoulder abduction & lateral rotation tends to be dislocating motion causing head to slide anteriorly out of glenoid fossa.
Glenohumeral Subluxation
partial dislocation caused by paralysis of shoulder muscle, wt of arm and gravity. Commonly seen in CVA patients
Impingement Syndrome
Overuse condition that involves compression.
Adhesive Capsulitis
Inflammation & fibrosis of shoulder jt. capsule leads to pain & loss of ROM. Also known as “Frozen Shoulder”
Torn Rotator Cuff
distal tendinous of insertion of SITS on greater/lesser tubercle area. Tears can be result of acute trama or gradual degeneration.
Calcific Tendonitits
Chronic inflammation of supraspinatus tendon can lead to accumulation of mineral deposits. may be asymptomatic or painful.
Bicipital Tendonitis
biceps long head tendon commonly ruptures during repetitive or forceful overhead positions
Subluxing of biceps tendon
overloading the muscle in an abducted and laterally rotated position tends to be the force of subluxing.
