Differentials for shoulder

Question 1

Differentials for shoulder

Answer 1

• winged scapula
• rotator cuff injury
• supraspinatus impingement
• frozen shoulder

Question 2

Symptoms of winging scapula

Answer 2

pain or tenderness around the scapula

weakness in the affected arm

fatigue with repetitive activities

limited range of motion

crunching or snapping sound with shoulder movement

noticeable protrusion of the scapula

dropped or forward tilted posture on the affected side

Question 3

recommendations for winging scapula

Question 4

what is a rotator cuff injury

Answer 4

injury affecting muscles and tendons in the shoulder

Question 5

symptoms of rotator cuff injury

Answer 5

pain at the top of the shoulder

inability or difficulty to raid arm above head

weak on affected side

limited mobility

clicking or grating sound when moving

Question 6

recommendations for rotator cuff injury

Question 7

what is supraspinatus impingement

Answer 7

extension of the rotator cuff injury

Question 8

symptoms of a supraspinatus impingement ?

Answer 8

Pain at the top of the shoulder

Inability/difficulty to raise arm over head

weak on the affected side

Limited mobility of the shoulder

Clicking or grating sound when moving the shoulder.

Pain when lying on the sore shoulder (especially at night), which can affect your sleep.

Question 9

recommendations for a supraspinatus impingement

Question 10

What is a frozen shoulder

Answer 10

shoulder is painful or stiff for months or years due tot eh shoulder joint being enclosed in a capsule of connective tissue

Question 11

symptoms of a frozen shoulder

Answer 11

two main symptoms

dull aching pain In the affected shoulder that is often worse at night or on movement

stiffness round the shoulder and joint

Question 12

recommendations for frozen shoulder