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What are common shoulder problems pts complain of?

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  1. Stiffness
  2. Pain
  3. Instability
  4. Decreased ROM
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What inspection components are involved in the PE of the upper extremities?

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  1. Compare shoulder contours (anteriorly)
    A. Alignment of clavicles
  2. Symmetry of sternoclavicluar and acromioclavicular (AC) joints
  3. Scpaula (posteriorly)
  4. Note scars, masses, lesions, abrasions, bruising, and erythema of the skin at and around the shoulders
  5. Note swelling, deformity, muscle atrophy, and asymmetry of the soft tissues and bones
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What needs to be palpated on the UE exam?

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  1. Temperature
  2. Tenderness
    A. Clavicle
    B. AC Joint
    C. Humerus
    D. Biceps tendon
    E. Supraspinatus tendon
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What ROM needs to be examined for UE exam?

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Flexion 
Extension
Abduction 
Adduction 
Internal rotation (IR) 
External rotation (ER)
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How is forward flexion assessed?

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Forward Flexion: “raise both your arms in front of you until they are straight above your head:
0 degrees straight down
180 degrees straight up

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How is ER and ABD assessed in UE exam?

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External Rotation and Abduction: “place both your hands behind your neck with your elbows out to the sides:

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How is Abd and Add assessed?

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“raise both arms from your sides straight over head, palms together; now bring them slowly down to your side again”

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How is extension and IR assessed?

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“bring you arms toward your back and place your hands between the shoulder blades”

most can reach lower border of scapula (T7)

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Where does UE strength need to be assessed? How is it documented?

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Check strength in each plane of motion
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
IR
ER
Documented as 1-5 out of 5 (ie 5/5 nl)
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What is Apley’s Scratch test?

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  1. Tests for limitations in motions of the upper extremity. Each motion is performed bilaterally to compare.
    Action 1: The subject is instructed to touch the opposite shoulder with his/her hand. This motion checks Glenohumeral adduction, internal rotation, horizontal adduction and scapular protraction.
    Action 2: The subject is instructed to place his/her arm overhead and reach behind the neck to touch his/her upper back. This motion checks Glenohumeral abduction, external rotation and scapular upward rotation and elevation.
    Action 3: The subject puts his/her hand on the lower back and reaches upward as far as possible. This motion checks glenohumeral adduction, internal rotation and scapular retraction with downward rotation
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What is the empty can test?

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A. Testing supraspinatus strength
B. Helpful to distinguish between shoulder impingement/RCT
C. Interpretation:
D. Arm weakness is suspect for RCT
E. Patient sitting or standing
F. Shoulders abducted 45 degrees, forward flexed 45 degrees, and internally rotated
G. Patient attempts to resist downward pressure

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What is the drop arm test?

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  1. Shoulder placed in empty can position then pt asked to maintain position
  2. Perform when pt unable to perform active abduction of shoulder
  3. Test for RTC strength
  4. Suspect rotator cuff tear
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What is the interpretation of the drop arm test?

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  1. Arm drops to side quickly, pain, “ratcheting motion” in alternative test
  2. Probable RCT
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What does Speed’s Test assess?

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Test for Biceps strength

Test for Bicipital tendonopathy

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What is the interpretation of Speed’s test?

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Bicep tendonitis

Possible labral tear

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How is SPeed’s test performed?

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Supinated arm flexed forward 90 degrees

Downward resistance against forward flexion

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What does Yergason’s test assess, and how is it performed?

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Test for subluxation of biceps tendon out of bicipital groove
Shake pt’s hand
Resistance against supination
May be able to palpate actively subluxing long head of the biceps

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What does the apprehension sign test for?

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Testing for anterior shoulder instability

Possible torn labrum

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What is a positive interpretation of the apprehension sign?

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Positive if produces pain and/or shifting

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How is an apprehension test performed?

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Arm 90 degree of abduction
Externally rotate SLOWLY
Watch pt’s face
Stop if pain or sensation of subluxation present
Can perform supine as well
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What does the cross arm test assess?

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Test for shoulder instability

Helps differentiate AC joint pain from impingement

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What is the interpretation of the cross arm test?

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Pain indicates positive test
Acromioclavicular joint disease
Sternoclavicular disease

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How is the cross arm test performed?

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Cross-arm test to check for AC joint arthrosis
Elevate to 90 degrees
Actively adduct

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What does Hawkin’s Kennedy test assess?

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Test for shoulder impingement

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What is the interpretation of Hawkin's Kennedy test?
Pain is a positive test that suggests impingement of the rotator cuff
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How is Hawkin's Kennedy test performed?
Shoulder and elbow Flexed to 90 degrees Support at the elbow Passively internally rotate humerus
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What does the Neer test assess?
Test for shoulder impingement
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what is the interpretation of the Neer test?
Pain suggests impingement of the rotator cuff
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How is the Neer Test performed?
Arm fully pronated Touch your shoulder to your ear Forced flexion Passive or Active
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What does the Load and Shift Test assess?
Assess shoulder stability in AP direction | Postive test for glenohumoral instability is anterior or posterior displacement/subluxation
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How is the Load and shift test performed?
Scapula is stabilized in upright position (when supine
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What does a positive load and shift test indicate?
May indicate over abundance of laxity in capsular ligaments or possible labral tear
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What is the sulcus sign?
Pressure on elbow and hand creates a space between the glenoid cavity and head of humerus
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What is O'brien's test?
maximal load upon ACJ and superior labrum
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What does O'Brien's test assess?
Rules out a slap tear
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What can acute pain or trauma to the shoulder be due to?
Fractures Dislocations Separations
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What are the characteristics of a clavicular fx? How is it treated?
1. High energy injury 2. Common 3. Pain, swelling 4. Most heal uneventful 5. Sling, NSAID’s, surgical repair if severe
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Who is a proximal humerus fx common in? How is it treated?
1. Elderly who fall, force is referred to proximal arm | 2. Sling, joint replacement if severe
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What are the characteristics of anterior shoulder dislocation?
Trauma Painful Needs urgent reduction May be recurrent
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How are anterior shoulder dislocations treated?
NSAID’s , sling, ortho referral
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What is the most common type of shoulder dislocation?
Anterior dislocation, accounting for 95% of cases
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How is the AC joint separated?
Trauma( Hockey,football,bikes ) – from fall onto side or lateral blow
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What are the grades asst. with ac joint separation?
1. Grade I: slight displacement of the joint. The AC ligament many be stretched or partially torn. Most common type. 2. Grade II: partial dislocation of the joint, the AC ligament is completely torn. 3. Grade III: complete separation of the joint. The AC ligament, CC ligament and capsule are torn.
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How is AC joint separation treated?
Almost always treated conservatively
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What is the piano key sign and how is it performed? What injury is it asst. with?
Push down on involved clavicle (as you would a piano key) to determine if abnormal mov’t exists at the AC joint AC joint dislocation
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What are chronic shoulder problems?
``` Impingement: Rotator cuff tear Inflammatory: DJD, Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen shoulder) Tumors: Malignant and benign ```
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Define calcific tendonitits?
1. Pathophysiology thought to be from repetitive trauma (impingement) causing increased calcium deposition 2. Painful ROM 3. NSAID’s or cortisone injection
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What are the symptoms of impingement?
1. Repetitive use 2. Painful arc 3. Reduced ROM 4. Pain with resisted motion
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What are the tx options for impingement?
1. NSAID’s 2. PT 3. Cortisone injection 4. Surgery
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What are the types of biceps tear injuries?
Partial tears. Many tears do not completely sever the tendon. Complete tears. A complete tear will split the tendon into two pieces.
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What are the causes of biceps tear injuries?What are the risk factors?
Injury or Overuse | Age, heavy overhead activities, shoulder overuse, smoking
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What is the tx for biceps tear injuries?
Non-surgical: Ice, NSAIDs, rest, PT | Surgery is rare
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What are adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder?) characteristics
More chronic following injury, inflammation Stiffness Reduced ROM
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What diseaes is frozen shoulder asst. with?
Associated with Diabetes
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How is frozen shoulder treated?
PT – can take up to a year to improve Cortisone injection Surgery – lyse adhesions and manipulate to regain motion
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What needs to be inspected on an elbow injury?
``` Redness,swelling, deformity Lateral and medial epicondyles Olecranon “Carrying angle” (nl 9-14 deg when extended and forearm supinated) physiological valgus of elbow- it is increased when carrying a load. ```
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What ROM needs to be exxamined for the elbow?
Extension 0 deg Flexion 150 deg Pronation 70 deg Supination 90 deg
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What needs to be palpated on the elbow?
``` Olecranon Medial and Lateral epicondyles Radial head Biceps tendon insertion Triceps tendon insertion ```
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What strength tests needs to be performed for elbow injuries?
Medial flexors and pronators Lateral extensors and supinators Biceps Triceps
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What does the varus and valgus stress test asses? How is it performed?
``` Test checks for stability Varus stress test checks lateral (radial) collateral ligament Valgus stress test checks medial collateral ligament CAN’T DO THIS WHEN FULLY EXTENDED Elbow is locked Elbow flexed 20-30 deg One hand on wrist , the other on elbow Apply valgus stress to elbow ```
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Define lateral epicondylitis test
Stabilize elbow Pronate and radially deviates forearm Extend wrist against resistance
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What is a positive result for tennis elbow test?
Positive test w/ pain +/- muscle weakness (ECRB)
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What is the golfer's elbow test?
Stabilize elbow Supinate the forearm Extend elbow, wrist and fingers
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What is a positive golfer's elbow test result?
+ test if pain +/- weakness (FCR)
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When is elbow extension testing performed?
Test performed following trauma
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What is the interpretation of the elbow extension test?
Inability to extend elbow= need for x-ray
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What are common elbow problems?
Olecranon bursitis (aseptic vs septic) Fractures Tendon rupture Dislocation/Nursemaid’s elbow
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Define nursemaid's elbow
Most common between 1-3 years old | Child will not use arm and hold slightly flexed
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What is the treatment for nursemaid's elbow?
The forearm is supinated or pronated and flexed at same time. You will here a CLICK
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Define a distal biceps tendon rupture
A distal biceps rupture occurs when the tendon attaching the biceps muscle to the elbow is torn from the bone.
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When does a distal biceps tendon rupture occur? How common is it?
This injury occurs mainly in middle-aged men during heavy work or lifting. Distal biceps ruptures make up only three percent of all biceps tendon ruptures.
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What is the tx for distal biceps tendon rupture?
Surgery

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