Conditions Of The Shoulder Flashcards
GH joint sprain MOI
Arm is forcibly abducted (GH external rotated)
- anterior capsule & GH ligament causing numeral head to ‘slip out’ of glenoid fossa
What are the 4 joints of the shoulder?
Sternoclavicular
Acromioclavicular
Glenohumeral
Scapula thoracic
GH joint sprain S&Sx
Pain in anterior GH
Pain w/ reproduced MOI (abd&ext rot)
Joint laxity
Pain, swelling, & decreased ROM
GH joint sprain management
PIER
Immobilization 12-24 hrs
Pain free ROM
Delay external rotation & abduction for 3 weeks, allow capsule to heal
Anterior Instability MOI
Blow to post-lateral aspect, forces head of humerus anteriorly in relation to glenoid fossa
Abduction, external rotation & extension
Anterior Instability S&Sx
Failure of MGHL, IGHL
Head of humerus lies adjacent to coracoid process
Humerus slides ant. IGHL avulsed from ant. Lip of labrum (Bankart Lesion)
Posterior Instability MOI
Occurs when humerus is flexed & int rotated w/ post forces directed along long axis of humerus
Inferior Instability MOI
Rare
Primary restraint to motion in superior GH ligament
Multidirectional Instability MOI
Damage takes place in more than one plane
Normally ant/post dislocations are associated w/pre-existing inferior laxity or laxity in opposite direction
Multidirectional Instability S&Sx
Pain/clicking w/ simple tasks
Need to identify multidirectional instability to address all areas of weakness
Multidirectional Instability Management
Conservative
Surgery for those who do not respond to conservative Rx
Sternoclavicular Joint Sprain MOI
Compression related to a direct blow
-individual side lying & player falls on top
Indirect force due to FOOSH
- anterior displacement
Sternoclavicular Joint Sprain S&Sx
G1: TOP w/no visible deformity
G2: joint subluxation (bruising, swelling & pain/ pain w/ cross-flexion, joint compression
G3: prominent displacement, may involve #, unable to perform scapular protraction, numbness, tingling due to compression of thoracic inlet
Sternoclavicular Joint Sprain Management
G1: PIER, sling (1-2 weeks)
G2: longer immobilization (3-6 weeks) - sling/ figure 8 brace
G3: immediate reduction by MD, immobilization,
AC joint Sprain MOI
Fall on tip of acromion, fall transmitted along axis of humerus w/lumbar adduction
AC joint sprain Sx
G1: no disruption of AC/CCL min swelling, pain past 90* abduction
G2: AC ligament, CCL rupture, clavicle rides above level of acromion, minor step/gap at joint line, pain increases
G3: rupture of AC joint ligament, CCL & tearing of deltoid fascia, may involve neurological Sx
AC Joint Sprain Management
G1&2: PIER, sling (1-3 weeks), RTP: Pad/tape to prevent further injury, Approximate ends of injury w/ pressure & compression
G2+: May be managed both operatively & non
G3: Surgery w/immobilization 4-6 weeks, strengthening (pre-surgery)
Acute Dislocations MOI
May be associated w/# or nerve damage, may require EAP to be activated
Acute Dislocations S&Sx
Intense pain, Tingling/numbness Prominent acromion, humeral head palpated in axilla Arm held at 20-30* abduct (ant disloc) Arm held in full adduct (post disloc) Ant delt is flat (post disloc)
Acute Dislocations Management
1st time disloc = immediate referral
Treat as a # & splint in position of comfort
PIER unless neurological components affected
What is Hill Sachs Leision
Small defect found in humeral head after ant disloc
Caused by impact of humeral head on glenoid fossa
Rarely symptomatic may lead to degeneration of joint
How do you test for an Acute dislocation?
Apprehension test
Posterior apprehension
Sulcus Sign