Exam 2 Flashcards
Shoulder Complex
Ligaments near AC joint:
- Acromioclavicular
- Coracoacromia
- Coracoclavicular
Muscles connecting shoulder girdle to trunk:
Serratus Anterior
Trapezius (3 parts)
Rhomboids (Major &Minor)
Levator Scapulae
Pectoralis Minor
Shoulder girdle linear movements:
- Elevation
- Depression
- Retraction (ADD)
- Protraction (ABD)
Shoulder girdle rotational movements:
- Upward rotation
- Downward rotation
- Tilt (sort of)
Important to remember about the scapula:
Paralysis of one scapular muscle will cause functional limitations
Which muscle is paralyzed/weakened when the scapula “wings”?
Serratus Anterior
What shoulder girdle motion will a person with “wings” be unable to perform?
Upward rotation, protraction (Abduction)
Name the “Companion” Motionsshoulder joint (GH)/shoulder joint (GH)/shoulder girdle:
- Abduction (Upward Rotation)
- Horizontal Abduction (Retraction)
- Horizontal ADD (Protraction)
- Flexion (Upward Rot.,Pro)
*ADDuction (Downward rotation)
*Extension- starting insh. flexion (Downward rotation/retraction)
*Hyperextension (Scapular tilt)
Muscles connecting the shoulder girdle to the humerus provide mobility and stability:
– Deltoid
– Subscapularis
– Supraspinatus
– Teres Major
– Infraspinatus
– Coraco Brachialis
– Teres Minor
– (Biceps & Triceps
Muscles from the trunk to the humerus provide mobility (with strength):
– Latissimus Dorsi
– Pectoralis Major
Joint Capsule’s role in joint integrity:
– Ligaments and tendons provide capsular reinforcement
– Joint capsule encases GH joint creating a vacuum
What happens when the medial deltoid contracts?
the subscapularis, infraspinatus, teres minor pulldown on the humerus just enough to prevent the humerus from hitting the roof of the acromion (socket)
The “SITS” muscles work as stabilizers for all . . .
major upper body motions
What are the SITS muscles?
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus,Teres minor, and Subscapularis
muscles are involved in decelerating the arm during throwing motions
SITS
What are the primary external rotators of the arm?
infraspinatus and teres minor and the supraspinatus
What happens if the rotator cuff is compromised, through weakness or injury?
the prime and secondary movers cannot act effectively at the joint, regardless of how strong the prime and secondary movers are
Shoulder disorders (adulthood):
*Age-related changes
* Peripheral nerve injury
* Fractures
* Tendonitis
* Capsulitis
Subluxation
Peripheral Nerve Injuries:
- Brachial plexus
- Avulsion (traction injuries)
- Compression(Injuries)
Age-related changes:
- Stooped posture changes the angle of the scapula
- Increased rotator cuff tears/irritation
- Degenerative Joint changes
- Loss of ROM* Subluxation (secondary to CVA)
Avulsion (traction):
- Injury varies
- Nerve roots
- Brachial plexus
- Sensory and motor loss
- Long thoracic nerve most common
injuries most commonly occur during motor vehicle or motorcycle accidents when the arm and shoulder are severely stretched during the collision
Avulsion
Treatment of Avulsion Injuries:
- Most difficult to treat.
- Surgeons can perform nerve transfers.
- These may or may not take.
- The expected result is a partial elevation of the arm.
OT’s Role in Avulsion Injuries:
- Positioning
- ADL
- Hand dominance retraining
- Monthly Assessment
- HEP as appropriate
- Therapeutic Exercise as appropriate
Compression Injury:
- Crutches
- Poor transfers
- “Saturday Night” Palsy
OT’s Role in Compression Injuries:
- Positioning
- ADL
- Hand dominance retraining as needed
- Monthly Assessment
- Retraining of tendon transfers as appropriate
- HEP as appropriate Therapeutic Exercise as appropriate
Fracture Classification:
- Location
- Angle of fracture
- Simple vs. Comminuted
- Open vs. Closed
- Displaced vs. Non-Displaced
Common fracture types:
- Diaphyseal: mid-shaft
- Metaphseal: near the articulating surface of the bone
- Articular: fracture into the joint
Angles of fractures:
transverse
oblique
spiral
stellate
longitudinal
an angle that is straight across the bone
transverse