Final Exam Flashcards
plica
- fibrous tissue extending from joint capsule that is supposed to reabsorb during growth and development
- can get in the way of the joint
***mimick meniscus injury
structures of hip and pelvis
- iliac crest
- ASIS (origin of sartorius)
- AIIS (origin of rectus femoris)
- PSIS
- ischial tuberosity (origin of hammies)
- pubic symphysis
- hip joint and articular cartilage
ORIGIN of EO
outer surface of ribs 5-12
INSERTION of EO
- inferiorly onto anterior 1/2 of iliac crest
- medially into linea alba
ACTIONS of EO
- trunk rotation
- flexion
- side bending
- compresses abdominAl VISCERA
hip flexors
- psoas
- iliacus
- sartorius
- rectus femoris
- pectineus
- TFL (assists)
quadriceps muscle
- rectus femoris (origin AIIS)- hip flexion
- vastus lateralis
- vastus intermedius
- vastus medialis
- common insertion via quad tendon into patella
medial hamstrings
- semimembranosus
- semitendinosus
lateral hamstrings
biceps femoris
adductors
- pectineus
- adductor longus
- adductor magnus
- adductor brevis
- gracillis
ORIGIN of sartorius
ASIS
INSERTION of sartorius
medial aspect of proximal tibia
acetabular labrum
- fibrous cartilage
- ribs acetabulum
- deepens socket
- increases stability
- base of labrum heals well (blood supply) but free edge labrum doesn’t heal well (bad supply)
hip pointer
contusion of iliac crest (periosteum has lots of sensory nerves)
MOI of hip pointer
blunt trauma to iliac crest
S&S of hip pointer
- pain (often severe) with trunk flexion
- pain with rotation
- pain with side bending or hip flexion
- bruising and swelling over iliac crest
- muscle spasm of surrounding muscles
other structures affected with a hip pointer
- external obliques
- TFL
pain pattern with hip pointer
- pain with forced exhalation
- pain with bowel movements
- pain with all functions of external obliques
acute management with a hip pointer
- PIER (sometimes cannot tolerate pressure pad)
- lymph drainage to settle spasm
- donut pad with cover for RTP - with hip flexor wrap if hip flexion affected
MOI of acetabular labral tears
- acute plant and twist
- hyperabduction (splits)
- overuse degeneration
S&S of acetabular labral tears
- pain
- clicking/catching in hip or groin
- decreased hip ROM
- audible pop/sensation at time of injury
“C” sign is a common descriptor of pain
special test for acetabular labral tears
scouring test
acute management of acetabular labral tears
- ice
- rest
- pain management
- correct mechanics (stable base, core and hip stability)
- increase proprioception
- refer - surgery if needed
scouring test
- highly sensitive, but lacks specificity
- good indicator of pathology in jint itself
what does the scouring test test for
- hip labrum tears
- capsulitis - inflamm of capsule leading to scar tissue
- osteochondral defects - bone & cartilage
- acetabular defects
- osteoarthritis
- avascular necrosis - bone death from decreases blood supply
- femoral acetabular impingement syndrome
MOI of ITB friction syndrome
- ITB friction over lateral femoral condyle 2 degree to biomech causes
- overuse condition from friction over lateral femoral condyle
- glut medius weakness
- winter books/ walking in snow
***common in sports with continuous knee flex and ext like running or cycling
acute management of ITB friction syndrome
- check type of footwear and wear patterns
- biomech assessment
- PIER
- lymph drainage
MOI of hip flexor tendonitis
- overuse
- repetitive flexion
***common in cyclists, dancers, gymnasts (repetitive motions)
S&S of hip flexor tendonitis
- pain with active & resisted hip flexion
- stretch pain with passive hip extension
- TOP affected tendon
acute management of hip flexor tendonitis
- ice
- rest/altered activity
- hip flexor wrap
MOI of hip flexor strain
- forceful hip flexion
- leg caught in hip extension (or combo)
MOI of quad strain
- forceful quad contraction
- hip extension with knee flexion (or combo)
MOI of hamstring strain
- excessive hip flexion with extended knee in sprinting
- eccentric hams contraction in late stance phase
MOI of adductors strain
- quick cutting (overstretch with forceful contraction)
- splits type motion (contact, slippery surface)
S&S of hip and thigh strain
- “pull” or “pop” sensation
- weakness (Gr 2&3)
- bruising (Gr 2&3) due to high blood pressure
acute management of hip and thigh strain
- PIER (pressure pad)
- educate
- NWB (crutches)
- hip flexor wrap of adductor wrap for daily wear as needed
- effleurage/lymph drainage to help with bruising
MOI of thigh contusions
blunt trauma
S&S of thigh contusions
- discolouration
- muscle weakness possible
- risk of myositis ossificans
acute management of thigh contusions
- care for contusion to prevent secondary complications
- effleurage/lymph drainage
- ice
- no deep tissue massage
- protective passing - donut pad with cover pad
spine features
- facet (zygapophyseal joints)
- vertebral body
- disc/disk
- nerve roots
- spinous processes
- transverse processes
right upper quadrant
- liver
- gallbladder
- duodenum
- head of pancreas
- right kidney + adrenal gland
- hepatic flexure of colon
- part of transverse + ascending colon
left upper quadrant
- stomach
- spleen
- left lobe of liver
- body of pancreas
- left kidney + adrenal gland
- splenic flexure of colon
- parts of transverse + descending colon
right lower quadrant
- caecum
- appendix
- right ovary and tube
- right ureter
left upper quadrant
- part of descending colon
- sigmoid colon
- left ovary and tube
- left ureter
palpation of abdomen
- palpate 4 quadrants
- start superficial and gradually increase pressure
sports hernias (athletic pubalgia)
- fascial weakness in abdominal wall where the abdominals and adductors attach into pubic bone
- common in hockey, football, soccer, sprinters/hurdlers, rugby
- easily re-irritated so sequential RTP
MOI of sports hernias
repetitive strain to the area
S&S of sports hernias
- pain with sitting up
- pain with quick cutting
- pain with sprinting and coughing
special test for sports hernias
resisted sit-up
acute management of sports hernias
- PIER
- adductor wrap
- conservative treatment 4-6 wks
visceral structures potentially affected in sport
- kidney contusions
- spleen rupture = mono
- lungs = pneumothorax
- bladder rupture= empty bladder
- testicles - must stop spasm to control hemorrage
- heart
MOI of abdominal injuries
- direct blow
- fall from height
S&S of abdominal injuries
- pain
- rigidity in abdomen
- feeling unwell
- shock
signs of internal hemorrhage
- cullen sign (umbilicus discoloration)
- grey turner sign (flank discoloration)
acute management of abdominal injuries
- quadrant palpation
- call 911
- rest comfortably
- treat for shock
- reassure
MOI of kidney injuries
blow to the back
S&S of kidney injuries
- pain in lower back
- peeing blood
- feeling unwell
- shock
treatment to kidney injuries
refer
causes of sudden death in athletes
usually due to cardiac disease
1. congenital abnormalities of coronary arteries
2. hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
genetic condition causing thickening of heart muscle
warning signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- fainting or seizure
- dizziness or light-headedness
- chest pain (even at rest)
- palpiatations - quick fluttering/irregular/pounding heart beats
- shortness or breath
emerging causes of acquired heart disease in young athletes
- anabolic steroids
- peptide hormones (growth hormone)
- stimulants (energy drinks)
blow to the solar plexus
spasm to the diaphragm muscle
“wind knocked out of you”
MOI of blow to the solar plexus
- blow to abdomen of chest
- fall on buttocks or back
S&S of blow to the solar plexus
- pain
- difficulty breathing
- panicky
acute management of blow to the solar plexus
- bring athletes knees gently towards chest
- guided breathing
- diaphragmatic breathing
RTP for blow to the solar plexus
able to RTP one symptoms resolve pending no other kind of injury
MOI of facet joint sprain
forced rotation
S&S of facet joint sprain
- hear/feel pop
- sharp localized pain
- pain with motions that open the joint
- muscle guarding
facet joint sprain
- common in contact sports - unexpected hit
- common in c-spine due to large ROM - lig taken beyond available length
special test for a facet joint sprain
quadrant test
- positive if pain on opposite side
acute management of a facet joint sprain
- PIER
- refer for treatment
facet joint effusion
irritation of the facet joint
MOI of facet joint effusion
- sudden episode of extreme ROM
- felt a click of sharp pain
- localized pain
- spasm around inflamed joint
- nerve root becomes irritated
- closing joint will be painful
special test for a facet joint effusion
quadrant test
- positive if pain on same side
acute management of a facet joint effusion
- PIER
- refer for treatment
MOI of disc protrusions
acute or chronic compression through disc often in flexed position
- results in a bulge in the disc (usually posterolateral) resulting to changes to myotomes and dermatomes
S&S of disc protrusions
- pain with repeat forward bending (for posterior protrusion)
- relief with extension
- pain with cough/sneeze
acute management of disc protrusions
refer for treatment
dermatomes
- sensory areas of the skin innervated by specific nerve roots (afferent nerve fibres)
- sensations can include pain, tingling, numbness, pressure
C1 nerve root resisted motion
cervical flexion
C2 nerve root resisted motion
cervical rotation
C3 nerve root resisted motion
cervical side bending
C4 nerve root resisted motion
shoulder elevation (shrug)
C5 nerve root resisted motion
shoulder abduction
C6 nerve root resisted motion
elbow flexion
C7 nerve root resisted motion
elbow extension
C8 nerve root resisted motion
thumb extension
T1 nerve root resisted motion
hand intrinsics (spread fingers)
cervical nerve root involvement for testing myotomes
resisted tests are performed 5x bilaterally to look for weakening
lumbosacral nerve root involvement for testing myotomes
resisted tests are performed 5x bilaterally to look for weakening
L1, L2 nerve root resisted motion
hip flexion (in high sitting)
L3 nerve root resisted motion
knee extension
L4 nerve root resisted motion
foor dorsiflexion + inversion
L5 nerve root resisted motion
hallux extension
S1, S2 nerve root resisted motion
plantarflexion in standing (toe raises)
S1 nerve root resisted motion
knee flexion
S2 nerve root resisted motion
hallux flexion
pressure on C5 nerve root
biceps reflex will be damaged
pressure on C6 nerve root
brachioradialis reflex will be damaged
pressure on C7 nerve root
triceps reflex will be damaged
pressure on L3, L4 nerve roots
patellar tendon reflex will be damaged
pressure on S1 nerve root
achilles tendon reflex will be damaged
patellar tendon reflex
quads contract, hamstrings inhibited
MOI of muscle strains of the neck and back
- overstretch of eccentric load (loading muscle while forward bending)
- rotation at high velocity
- external force
muscle strains of neck and back
common in tennis, gold, baseball
- even minor strains become quite limiting
S&S of muscle strains of neck and back
- abrupt “pull”
- pain
- protective spasm
- divot (large strains)
acute management of muscle strains of neck and back
- PIER (but never to anterior neck)
- altered activity
pain-spasm cycle
must break it
- find the cause and treat it
MOI of rib and scapula fracture
- direct blow
- compression (ribs)
S&S of rib fractures
- pain with deep breath (shallow breathing)
- pain with compression
- TOP area of fracture
S&S of scapula fractures
- TOP
- pain with movement of shoulder
acute management of rib and scapula fracture
- stabilize the segment with padding and tensor if tolerated
- tube sling for scapula fracture
- send for imaging
4 spondys of spine
- pars interarticularis
- spondylolysis
- spondylolisthesis
- spondylitis
spondylolysis
stress fracture in pars interarticularis
spondylolisthesis
stress fracture and sliding of vertebra
spondylitis
inflammation in vertebra that could lead to fusion
MOI of spinal fractures
- axial load
- compression through spine
S&S of spinal fractures
- central pain
- tingling
- numbness
- unwillingness to move
- spasm
spinal fracture
displacement of segments can put pressure on spinal cord or nerve roots resulting in paralysis
c-spine spinal fracture
quadriplegia
t-spine + l-spine spinal fracture
paraplegia
acute management of a spinal fracture
- stabilize
- call 911
pharynx
throat
larynx
“voice box”
- connects throat and trachea preventing food from getting into trachea while breathing
trachea
brings air from throat to lungs
esophagus
brings food from throat to stomach
nerves and blood supply in the neck
- carotid artery
- jugular vein
- subclavian artery & vein
- vagus nerve
bones of the face
- frontal bone (forehead)
- orbital bones (around eyes, along eyebrows)
- nasal bone (nose)
- zygomatic bones (cheekbones)
- maxilla bones
- mandible (jaw)
bones of head and face
- frontal bone
- parietal bones
- temporal bones
- occipital bone
- temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
- joint between temporal bone and mandible
- articular disc within joint
- hinge joint
muscles that act on TMJ
- temporalis
- pterygoids (med and lat)
- masseter
MOI of injuries to anterior neck
blunt force to anterior neck/throat by stick, puck, ball or opponent
injuries to anterior neck
common in field hockey, lacrosse, and hockey
S&S of injuries to anterior neck
- pressure
- difficulty swallowing
- “feels thick”
- difficulty breathing
- panicky
what do injuries to anterior neck cause risk of
risk of larynx fracture
MOI of common carotid artery laceration
skate to the neck causing a laceration to the common carotid artery
S&S of common carotid artery laceration
- pale
- sweating heavily
- tachycardiac
acute management of common carotid artery laceration
- pressure
why was CCA laceration a success story
- trained personnel
- rapid recognition
- emergently evacuate
- planned evacuation and communication
- very prepared
MOI of major bleeds
- skate
- stick
- contact with boards
- laceration of carotid artery, jugular vein and subclavian vein
major bleeds
common in hockey and figure skating
acute management of major bleeds
- pressure (lots)
- rapid call to EMS
- treat for shock
- requires vascular surgical team to repair damaged vessels
prevention of major bleeds
neck guards
facial injuries
- eye-poke injuries
- fractures
- auricular hematomas
- lacerations
- TMJ conditions
- dental injuries
eye-poke injuries
commonly results in subconjuctival hemmorrhage or corneal abrasion
subconjunctival hemorrhage
bright red bleeding/spot on white of eye from broken blood vessel
corneal abrasion
scratch on surface of eye
S&S of eye-poke injuries
- mild discomfort
- irritation
acute management of eye-poke injuries
- cold compress
- refer for eye exams
when should you refer for eye-poke injuries
- any vision changes
- shadows
- floaters
- pressure
- pain should be referred urgently due to risk of more serious conditions (retinal tears/detachment, deeper damage to eye and/or vessels)
MOI of facial fractures
- direct trauma via opponent (head-to-head, fist)
- puck
- ball
facial fractures
common in ice hockey, football (mandible), rugby, baseball
common facial fractures
- unilateral zygomatic-maxillary-orbital
- isolated mandibular
- nasal fractures
S&S of facial fractures
- TOP of fracture site
- racoon eyes
- swelling
- divots
- deformities
acute management of facial fractures
- PIER if tolerated
- refer
MOI of auricular hematoma
- blunt trauma
- repetitive friction
- resulting contusion to ear
S&S of auricular hematoma
- pain
- swelling
- bruising
auricular hematoma
- blood accumulates between connective tissue and cartilage of the ear
- results in pressure
- can lead to necrosis of the cartilage form blood supply being cut off
- if not drained the cartilage can become deformed resulting in “cauliflower ear” aka wrestlers ear
- common in wrestling, rugby, judo, boxing
acute management of auricular hematoma
- PIER
- add pressure by packing ear with folded gauze to prevent fluid accumulation
- magnets?
MOI of lacerations
- blunt trauma
- sharp object (including teeth)
***tend to open up
lacerations to the face
refer for stitches
acute management of lacerations
- pressure
- steri-strips
MOI of TMJ conditions
- direct trauma to mandible
- cumulative repeat impacts
TMJ conditions
most common in contact sports
result of TMJ conditions
- dislocations
- sprains
- articular disc injuries
- muscle tension/strains
- clicking/altered joint mechanics
- headaches
MOI of dental injuries
direct blow
common sports related dental injuries
- tooth (crown) fractures
- tooth intrusion
- tooth extrusion
- tooth avulsion
tooth intrusion
tooth gets forced into the bone
tooth extrusion
tooth gets forced out of the bone
tooth avulsion
complete removal from socket (tooth knocked out)
acute management of dental injuries
- ensure broken teeth removed from mouth (choking hazard)
- rule out concussion and C-spine
- refer to dentist
- ER (for severe cases)
- rolled gauze to control bleeding
- on-field Dr. can supply numbing agent
prevention of dental injuries
mouthguards
headache types in sport
- dehydration (approx 90% due to this)
- cervicogenic
- muscle tension: referred pain patterns
- joint dysfunction - concussion
MOI of concussions (mTBI)
direct blow or indirect blow
- land on bum or whiplash mechanism
are concussions physical or functional injury
functional injury
- and a transient change of neurological function
cause of a concussion
stretch and shearing of axons
concussion
stretch, ion exchange, depolarization of action potentials
- results in an electrical storm
signs of a concussion
- vomiting
- disorientation/confusion
- memory loss
- loss of consciousness (only in <10% of concussions)
symptoms of concussions
- headache, pressure, migraines
- cognitive changes: reduced focus and though processing, difficulty following instruction
- vestibular system: dizziness, motion sensitivity, reduced balance and coordination
- nausea: due to vestibular dysfunction or migraines
- fatigue
- fogginess, detached from self
- mood changes: anxiety, depression, irritability
- c-spine injuries often get missed and can contribute to symptoms
assessing a concussion
- interviews
- physical exams
- testing
common assessment tools for assessing a concussion
- SCAT6
- sideline/clinical
- 10-15 min to be done correctly - imPACT testing (immediate post-concussion assessment and cognitive testing)
- clinical only
- measures memory, attention span, visual and verbal problem solving
component of SCAT6
- observable signs
- glasgow coma scale (LOC)
- cervical sign assessment
- coordination and ocular/motor screen (visual, vestibular)
- memory assessment maddocks question (cognitive)
observable signs
athlete position/behaviour/MOI
glasgow coma scale (LOC)
eye/verbal/motor responses
cervical spine assessment
- pain at rest
- TOP
3.AROM - limbs
coordination and ocular/motor screen
finger to nose, follow finger
memory assessment maddocks questions
- questions re venue
- game
- past games
on field assessment of SCAT6
- athlete background
- symptom evaluation
- cognitive screening
- orientation
- immediate memory
- concentration - coordination & balance examination
- delayed recall
- decision - summary of scores with decision
post-concussion syndrome
timeframes vary as to what is considered post-concussion syndrome
- >3 months
- >4 weeks
- >7-10 days post-injury
concussion testing and rehab tools
- helps to zero in on primary issues limiting recovery
- focuses on establishing functional neural pathways in the brain to support complete recovery
- complete rest with no stimulation is no longer the recommendation
primary issues options limiting recovery
- visual
- vestibular
- physiologic
- cervicogenic
- psychological
chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)
progressive degenerative brain disorder caused by repeat head injuries
S&S of CTE
- memory loss
- confusion
- headaches
- irritable mood
- aggression
- depression
- slurred speech
- unsteady/altered motor control
concussion injury prevention
- mouthguards
- proper fitting helmet
- safe technique
- no high tackles
- no spearing - concussion education
- early identification
- no RTP with even 1 symptom
- safe and progressive RTP
***most at risk of injury immediately post-concussion
shoulder girdle made up of 4 joints
- glenohumeral joint
- acromioclavicular joint
- sternoclavicual joint
- scapulothoracic joint
glenoid labrum
made up of ligs to keep everything contained
- gives more support
pectoral muscles
- pec major
- pec minor
- brachial plexus and subclavian artery and vein under armpit
***if tight it can pinch brachial plexus
muscles acting on the scapula
- levator scapulae
- rhomboid minor
- rhomboid major
- latissimus dorsi
- trapezius
rotator cuff muscles
- supraspinatus
- infraspinatus
- teres minor
- subscapularis
supraspinatus
major dynamic stabilizer of the shoulder
GH joint dislocation
head of humerus translates completely out of the glenoid
- ball completely out of socket
GH joint sublexation
a partial or incomplete dislocation of the GH joint
- ball out of socket then back in
***can recover easily
anterior shoulder dislocation
most common
- head sits in front of socket
posterior shoulder dislocation
head sits behind the socket
inferior shoulder dislocation
head sits below the socket
MOI of anterior shoulder dislocation
- 90 degrees abduction, 90 degrees elbow flexion and ER
- force to back of shoulder
S&S of anterior shoulder dislocation
- uneven instability
- deformation
- tingling and numbness (brachial plexus)
- pain and unwillingness to move
- bruising/swelling
- limites ROM
structures affected with a shoulder dislocation
- labrum
- scapula
- brachial plexus
- clavicle
- surrounding muscles
acute management of anterior shoulder dislocation
- sling (stabilize)
- PIER
- immobilize
- refer for x-rays
- manage shock
re-establishment of stability for a shoulder dislocation
- rest
- slow progression of muscle
- decrease second degree complication
- increase proprioception and slowly weight-bear
- support surrounding muscles
- sport specific movements
MOI of posterior shoulder dislocation
- force to front of shoulder
- fall on outstretched hand
S&S of posterior shoulder dislocation
- uneven instability
- deformation
- tingling and numbness (brachial plexus)
- pain and unwillingness to move
- bruising/swelling
- limites ROM
acute management of posterior shoulder dislocation
- sling (stabilize)
- PIER
- immobilize
- refer for x-rays
- manage shock
MOI of inferior shoulder dislocation
- handstand
- hyperabduction or hyperflexion
S&S of inferior shoulder dislocation
- uneven instability
- deformation
- tingling and numbness (brachial plexus)
- pain and unwillingness to move
- bruising/swelling
- limites ROM
acute management of inferior shoulder dislocation
- sling (stabilize)
- PIER
- immobilize
- refer for x-rays
- manage shock
special test for anterior GH dislocation
apprehension test
SLAP lesions/tears (superior labrum anterior and posterior)
- injury to superior aspect of labrum from anterior to posterior
- may also injure biceps tendon due to pull
- 4 types
MOI of a SLAP lesion
- repetitive overhead movements
- FOOSH (fall on outstretched hand)
- sudden traction to the arm
- dislocation of GH
S&S of SLAP lesion
- clicking/catching/popping
- pain moving arm overhead
- pain lifting heavy objects
- pain deep in joint or in back of joint
- anterior shoulder pain if biceps involved
bankart lesion
an injury to anterior-inferior glenoid labrum
- result of an anterior dislocation
S&S of bankart lesion
- pain and limited ROM with most shoulder movements
2.clicking/catching/grinding/popping/subluxation
hills-sachs lesion
- a divot-type fracture of the head of humerus following a dislocation
- head of humerus gets compressed against rim of the glenoid
***compression fracture
rotator cuff injuries
- impingement
- tendonitis and tendonosis
- rotator cuff tears
MOI of rotator cuff impingement
- overuse
- poor mechanics
MOI of tendonitis/osis
- overuse
- poor mechanics
MOI of rotator cuff tears
acute or overuse
MOI of acromioclavicular (AC) sprains
- FOOSH
- fall/tackle - landing on the side of shoulder
- checked into boards (compression)
S&S of AC sprains
- pain
- step deformity at AC
- weakness in shoulder/arm
acute management of AC sprain
- PIER
- sling
- swath
- severe deformities must be referred
- AC tape job to support healing and decrease pain
Type I rockwood classification
- sprained AC ligaments
- normal CC ligaments
Type II rockwood classification
- disruption of the AC ligaments
- sprained CC ligaments
Type III rockwood classification
disruption of the AC and CC ligaments
Type IV rockwood classification
posterior displacement into or through the trapezius muscle
Type V rockword classification
rupture of the deltotrapezial fascia
Type VI
inferior displacement of the distal clavicle under the conjoined tendon
***uncommon - clavicle rupture
treatment for acute shoulder injuries
- PIER
- sling for support
- AC tape job to help approximate joint/any remaining lig to support healing
- rehab to promote tissue healing and regain mobility
when is surgery considered for treatment of acute shoulder injuries
- middle third clavicle fractures
- type III AC sprains in active people
- types IV, V and VI AC sprains
- first-time GH dislocation in young athletes
- full-thickness rotator cuff tears
- displaced or unstable proximal humerus fractures
- urgent surgical referral for posterior sternoclavicular dislocations
MOI of subacromial impingement syndrome/ shoulder impingement
- overuse
- biomechanical imbalances (compensation patterns)
shoulder impingement
pinching and subsequent inflammation of structures under the coracoacromial ligament
- roll up and glide down doesn’t happen
***common in swimmers, overhead athletes (tennis, pitchers, quarterbacks)
what structures are involved in a shoulder impingement
- supraspinatus tendon
- long head of biceps tendon
- subacromial bursa
S&S of a shoulder impingement
- pain and weakness in painful arc of abduction (reaching especially with a weight)
- catching/clicking
- pain with sleeping on affected side
- pain putting jackets/sweaters on
special test for shoulder impingement
painful arc
positive test of shoulder impingement
pain during GH abduction between 60 degrees and 120 degrees (pinch area)
- pain clears beyond 120 degrees
referred pain pattern for positive test for shoulder impingement
pain in supraspinatus pattern down middle deltoid
MOI of a humerus fracture
high-energy direct blow
S&S of a humerus fracture
- pain
- swelling
- bruising
- unable to move arm or grinding when they do
what is the most common fracture site on humerus
surgical neck
how many of humerus fractures are non-displaced
80 % are non-displaced and non-surgical
acute management of a humerus fracture
- PIER
- sling
- treat for shock
- send to emerge if stable otherwise call EMS
management of a humerus fracture
- sling
- pain management
- start treatment early to avoid frozen shoulder
- encourage early movement
MOI of scapula fractures
- high-energy blunt trauma
- fall from height
S&S of scapula fractures
- extreme pain with arm movements
- localized swelling
- swelling/bruising/trauma to the areas
management of scapula fracture
sling
- most cases are non-surgical
surgery indicated for scapula fractures if…
- displaced fractures of the glenoid
- displaced fracture at neck of scapula
- acromion fractures causing impingement
MOI of clavicle fractures
- force to lateral shoulder (tackle, check into boards)
- FOOSH
- direct trauma
S&S of a clavicle fracture
- severe pain and swelling over sites
- deformity
- unwillingness to move the arm
acute management of clavicle fractures
- tube sling (to avoid pressure on clavicle)
- PIER
treatment of a clavicle fracture
- sling or figure 8 brace
- PIER
- pain management
- alleviate association spasms
shoulder girdle
- 3 joints
- muscles spanning from multiple joints
important considerations for treating shoulder girdle
- thoracic spine mobility
- scapular mobitlity
- scapular stability
- upper limb proprioception
- needs stable base for upper limb (scapula)
physiological ROM of the GH joint
- abduction/adduction
- flexion/extension
- IR (0-90 degree abduction)
- ER (0-90 degree abduction)
- horizontal adduction (cross-flexion)
- horizontal abduction (cross-extension)
elbow joint (hinge)
made up pf 3 joints:
1. ulnohumeral joint
2. radiohumeral joint
3. proximal radioulnar joint
elbow ligaments
- ulnar (medial) collateral ligament
- radial (lateral) collateral ligament
collateral ligaments of wrist
- ulnar (medial) collateral lig
- radial (lateral) collateral lig
ligaments of fingers
- collateral ligaments
- intercarpal ligaments (dorsal and palmar)
- triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC)
triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) aka triangular disc
- complex made up of load-bearing triangular fibrocartilage articular disc and ligaments on medial aspect of wrist
- disperses axial load from carpals to ulna
- thickened by the UCL medially
what is the TFCC a major stabilizer of
- ulnocarpal joint
- distal radioulnar joint
function of the TFCC
facilitates articulations at the wrist joint
nerves at the elbow and wrist
- ulnar nerve both at elbow and wrist
- median nerve under flexor retinaculum
elbow flexors
- biceps brachii (long and short head)
- brachialis
- brachioradialis
elbow extensors
- triceps brachii
- anconeus
common flexor tendon origin for muscles
medial epicondyle
common extensor tendon origin for muscles
lateral epicondyle
carpal tunnel
median nerve is compressed
elbow physiological ROM
- flexion/extension
- pronation/supination
wrist physiological ROM
- flexion/extension
- radial/ulnar deviation
digits physiological ROM
- flexion/extension
- abduction/adduction
- 1st-5th opposition/reposition
lateral epicondylitis aka tennis elbow
most common in tennis, squash, badminton
MOI of tennis elbow (LE)
overuse of forearm extensors
most common extensors affected in tennis elbow (LE)
- extensor carpi radialis longus
- extensor carpi radialis brevis
S&S of tennis elbow (LE)
- TOP common extensor origin (lateral epicondyle)
- pain and weakness with wrist extension
acute management of tennis elbow (LE)
- stretch wrist extensors in elbow extension and flexion
- PIER (if itis)
- tennis elbow brace
- eccentric strengthening program for forearm extensors
MOI of medial epicondylitis aka golfers elbow
overuse of wrist flexors
medial epicondylitis aka golfers elbow
common in golfers and pitchers
most common flexors affected in golfers elbow (ME)
- flexor capri radialis (FCR)
- pronator teres (PT)
S&S of golfers elbow (ME)
- TOP of common flexor origin (medial epicondyle)
- pain and weakness with wrist flexion
acute care of golfers elbow (ME)
- PIER
- stretch forearm flexors
MOI of ruptured biceps
- sudden lengthening of contracting muscle (eccentric)
ex. sudden load when lifting or catching a heavy load
what biceps are most commonly affected in a ruptured biceps
distal biceps tendon
S&S of ruptured biceps
- “popeye muscle”/muscle balled up
- bruising
- pain near insertion of biceps into radial tuberosity
- pain and weakness with elbow flexion and supination
***complete ruptures might be painless
acute management of ruptured biceps
- PIER
- pressure pad to approximate any remaining fibres
- shorten biceps in sling to remove tension
- surgical repair within first couple weeks for active people
MOI of dequervain’s syndrome aka tenosynovitis
overuse of thumb due to gripping/wringling
dequervains syndrome aka tenosynovitis
inflammation of tendons and sheath around the thumb tendons
1. extensor pollicis brevis
2. abductor pollicis longus
***common in golf
S&S of dequervains syndrome aka tenosynovitis
- pain over tendons of thumb
- weakness with thumb abduction or extension
- pain with gripping
special test for dequervains syndrome aka tenosynovitis
finklestein test
acute management of dequervains syndrome aka tenosynovitis
- PIER
- thumb spica brace
- if left untreated can progress to thickening/scarring and reduced ROM
MOI of elbow hyperextension injuries
FOOSH
S&S of elbow hyperextension injuries
- anterior elbow pain and swelling from ligament/capsule sprain and/or muscle strain
- posterior elbow pain from osteochondral lesion
what must be ruled out for an elbow hyperextension injuries
olecranon fracture - may see deformity
acute management of elbow hyperextension injuries
- PIER
- shorten injured tissues (elbow flexion) by a sling
- tape job is very effective
MOI of UCL sprains of elbow
- FOOSH
- overuse by repeat valgus force on elbow
S&S of UCL sprains of elbow
- pain and laxity (instability) in medial elbow joint
- ulnar nerve symptoms
UCL sprains of the elbow
common in pitchers due to repeat high velocity force
tommy john surgery
reconstructs UCL using a graft tendon- palmaris longus, semitendinosus or gracilis
MOI of collateral ligament sprains of wrist
- FOOSH
- forced forearm rotation
MOI of UCL sprain in wrist
valgus force
MOI of RCL sprain in wrist
varus force
S&S of collateral ligament sprains of the wrist
- pain
- swelling and instability on medial (UCL) or lateral (RCL) aspect wrist
special test for UCL (MCL)
valgus stress test
special test for RCL (LCL)
varus stress test
acute management of collateral ligament sprains of the wrist
- PIER
- wrist wrap
- wrist tape job for RTP
MOI of UCL sprain of thumb aka skiers thumb or gamekeepers thumb
traumatic or overuse hyperabduction of the thumb (1st metacarpophalangeal joint)
traumatic MOI of UCL sprain of thumb
skiers thumb: thumb gets caught, FOOSH, catching ball
overuse MOI of UCL sprain of thumb
gamekeepers thumb: repeat gripping/twisting
what can a UCL sprain of thumb result in
avulsion fracture
S&S of UCL sprain of the thumb
- pain
- swelling
- instability at 1st MCP joint
is surgery recommended for UCL sprain of thumb
yes due to instability so it can stabilize the joint and prevent osteoarthritis longer term
acute management of thumb UCL spain
- PIER
- possible x-ray to rule out avulsion
- brace for healing
- thumb tape job/brace for RTP
MOI of an acute TFCC tear
- FOOSH
- forced forearm rotation
S&S of an overuse TFCC tear
- medial wrist pain
- pain with ulnar deviation and loading through wrist
- popping/clicking
- wrist weakness
special test for a TFCC tear
TFCC compression test (passive ulnar deviation with axial compression - loads through discs)
acute management of TFCC tear
- PIER
- brace as heals
- anti-inflammatory injections if needed, surgery for the persistent instability
elbow dislocations
elbow joint bony structure provides a lot of stability - but enough force can cause dislocations
MOI of the elbow dislocations
FOOSH
S&S of the elbow dislocations
- deformity
- lots of pain
- holding elbow
- tingling /numbness
- shock
acute management of an elbow dislocation
- stabilize
- splint
- monitor/treat for shock
- ER/EMS
- reduction under sedation
MOI of elbow fractures
direct trauma/fall
S&S of elbow fractures
- lots of pain
- unable or unwilling to move elbow
acute management of elbow fractures
- splint
- monitor for shock
- ER for x-rays/surgical referral
- ORIF = open reduction internal fixation
MOI of colles’ fracture - distal radius fracture
FOOSH
colles’ fracture - distal radius fracture
distal radius gets displaced posteriorly
S&S of colles’ fracture - distal radius fracture
- “dinner fork deformity”
- lots of pain
- numbness
***don’t need to test, cause deformity is very obvious
acute management of colles’ fracture - distal radius fracture
- splint
- monitor for shock
- emerge for x-rays
- surgery if unable to align
MOI of scaphoid fractures
FOOSH
S&S of scaphoid fractures
TOP of anatomical snuffbox
scaphoid healing
scaphoid has poor blood supply so it has a decreased ability to heal
acute management of a scaphoid fracture
identify early and immobilize with a cast or brace
MOI of metacarpal (MC) and finger fractures
- axial compression (jammed) finger
- direct trauma
- being stepped on
S&S of MC and finger fractures
- localized pain
- swelling
- unable to grip
acute management of hand (MC)
SAM splint
acute management of fingers
buddy tape to stabilize
what can happen with MC and finger fractures
avulsion fractures - tendon pulls of piece of bone
- immobilization or surgical repair
MOI of cyclist palsy
compression from handlebars
S&S of cyclist palsy
- tingling/numbness/nerve pain
- decreased muscle strength of 5th digit
- hand cramping
cyclist palsy
common in new cyclists and distance cyclists
prevention of cyclist palsy
- avoid hyperextension of wrist on handlebars
- proper bike fit
acute management of cyclist palsy
- PIER
- splint
- may require NSAIDs
MOI of carpal tunnel syndrome
overuse of wrist flexor tendons causing pressure on median nerve within carpal tunnel
S&S of carpal tunnel syndrome
- burning/tingling/numbness in anterior wrist and hand (along median nerve distribution - digits 1-3 and 1/3 of digit 4)
- decreased grip strength
acute management of carpal tunnel syndrome
- bracing
- PIER
- anti-inflammatory treatment
- proper ergonomic set up
- steroid injection
- surgery to open up tunnel if conservative treatment unsuccessful
growth plates
- area of new bone growth in kids and teens
- located at the end of long bones
- made of cartilaginous tissue
when do growth plates close
- 14-15 years old for females
- 16-17 years old for males
pediatric medial conditions/considerations
- juvenile diabetes (type 1 - insulin dependent)
- juvenile arthritis
- asthma
- epilepsy
- allergies (anaphylaxis)
- water safety/CPR for drowning
- choking
pediatric sized emergency supplies
- oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
- neck collar
- splints
- epipen jr
- child SCAT6 (ages 8-12)
injury prevention in youth sports
- proper warm up
- properly fitted protective equipment
- diversifying their activities
- playing time limits for training and competition
- max games/day for tournaments
- minimum hours between games
- rotating positions
- proper nutrition and hydration
- avoid overtraining
- baseline concussion testing
- psychological wellness
- pre-season screenings
- pitch count limits - mandated rest days
pre-season screenings
- identify current pain/injuries
- review medical conditions
- assess functional movement patterns
- concussion baseline testing
- discuss important topics (concussions, nutrition, hydration, overtraining, communicating injuries easily)
KEEP SPORTS FUN
psychological wellness
- support following injury - parents, coach, team
- healthy competition
- healthy eating habits
- inclusivity
- motivational talks
- encouraging cheers
- promoting homework
growth plate injuries/fractures
- excessive repeat stress on growth plate of the bone which causes a widening of the growth plate
- growth plate becomes inflamed
- if not addressed it can affect growth - deformities and bone stops growing prematurely
management of growth plate injuries/fractures
- altered activity is essential
- may require 2-3 months of rest from aggravating sport skill
little league shoulder - proximal humeral epiphysitis
- irritation of the growth plate in proximal humerus
- may lead to stress fractures through growth plate
- most common in pitchers and baseball players, tennis, volleyball
MOI of proximal humeral epiphysitis (LLS)
overuse in overhand motions causing excessive strain on growth plate
S&S of proximal humeral epiphysitis (LLS)
progressive increase in pain in proximal humerus or shoulder
prevention of proximal humeral epiphysitis (LLS)
- limiting pitch counts
- proper throwing mechanics
- train kinetic link
MOI of patellar tendonitis aka jumpers knee
excessive traction on patellar tendon
- often associated with growth spurts
S&S on patellar tendonitis aka jumpers knee
- pain
- swelling and heat over patellar tendon
- pain with jumping, running, quick change in direction or strong quad contraction
- pain with flexion and extension
- can train and compete through the pain
special tests for patellar tendonitis aka jumpers knee
thomas test - resisted quads
acute management of patellar tendonitis aka jumpers knee
- PIER
- roll/soft tissue mobility for quads
- lower extremity mechanics
- important to train hammies to prevent anterior translation of tibia on femur and stability at hip and knee
- tendinopathy rehab = eccentric, x-training
RTP for patellar tendonitis aka jumpers knee
a patellar tendonitis tape job
osgoode schlatter’s disease
irritation of growth plate at tibial tuberosity (attachment patellar tendon)
MOI of osgoode schlatters disease
overuse - excessive traction of quads via patellar tendon
S&S of osgoode schlatters disease
- pain over tibial tuberosity
- visual bump over tibial tuberosity
- pain with contraction and stretch of quads
- jumping especially painful
special test of osgoode schlatters disease
thomas test with resisted quads
acute management of osgoode schlatters disease
- PIER
- roll/soft tissue mobility for quads
- lower extremity mechanics
prevention of osgoode schlatters disease
diversify activity
- important to train hammies to prevent anterior translation of tibia on femur and stability at hip and knee
sever’s disease
irritation of the calcaneal tuberosity growth plate (attachment achilles tendon)
S&S of sever’s disease
- pain over achilles insertion into calcaneus
- pain with forceful achilles contraction (jumping, sprinting, starts/stops)
special test for sever’s disease
single leg calf raise
acute management of sever’s disease
- stretch gastrocnemius and soleus
- NSAIDs
- heel lift
MOI of little league elbow
chronic valgus overload to medial elbow from throwing
where does injury occur during a little league elbow injury
- medial epicondylitis
- medial epicondylar apophysitis (growth plate injury)
- avulsion fracture
- MCL sprain (older kids tho)
S&S of little league elbow
- pain and inflammation over medial elbow
- pain and weakness with throwing
- medial instability
special test for little league elbow
- wrist flexor muscle testing
- valgus stress
- x-rays
acute management of little league elbow
- PIER
- alter activity and rest
prevention of little league elbow
- limited pitch counts
- proper throwing mechanics
growth plate irritation sites for gymnastics
distal radius -from repeat load
growth plate irritation sites for tumbling sports
AIIS - rectus femoris contracts strongly while on stretch
growth plate fractures
- rest, cast or splint
- surgical repair
principles of splinting
- include the joint above and below injury
- pad splint for comfort and added support
- check distal pulse before and after splinting
heat illness
heat cramps>heat exhaustion>heat stroke
heat cramps
muscle cramping during/after activity in heat
- thought to be caused by fluid and salt loss form sweating
- common in long distance runners
***should be seen as warning to about more severe heat illness
S&S of heat cramps
- pain
- spasm (usually legs or abdomen)
acute management of heat cramps
- rest in cool area
- water/sports drink
- gentle stretching or massage
prevention of heat cramps
- sufficient hydration and electrolytes (more than usual)
- avoid/minimize activity in high temperatures
heat exhaustion
- results from activity in hot temperatures
- body’s ability to regulate temperature becomes stressed
S&S of heat exhaustion
- normal or slightly elevated body temperature
- cool, moist, pale skin (red initially)
- headache
- nauseau (vomiting, dizziness)
- weakness
- exhaustion
- level of consciousness starts to decline in later stages
acute management of heat exhaustion
- rest in a cool place
- cold cloths in armpits, groin, back of neck
- drink cool water - early stages it is very treatable
***if left untreated it can progress to heat stroke (emergency)
heat stroke
- results from untreated heat exhaustion
- body becomes unable to cool itself
- life threatening emergency
S&S of heat stroke
- dry
- red
- hot skin
- progressive loss of consciousness
- rapid and weak pulse
- rapid and shallow breathing
- high body temperature
acute management of heat stroke
- cool the body
- give fluids
- minimize shock
- call EMS
cold-related emergencies
frostbite>hypothermia
frostbite
- when body tissues freeze following prolonged exposure to cold
- water within and surrounding cells freeze and swell which damage the cells
- can result in loss of digits or limbs
superficial frostbite
skin only
deep frostbite
skin and underlying tissues freeze
S&S of frostbite
- decreased sensations
- skin is cold and waxy
- discolouration (flushed, white, yellow, blue, black)
- tingling
- swelling
- pain with rewarming
- blisters within 24 hours
acute management of frostbite
- gentle rewarming by soaking in warm water
- apply dry sterile dressing
- gauze between fingers/toes
- warm drink
- blanket
*** DO NOT RUB THE AREA - FURTHER DAMAGE TISSUES
when do you refer frostbite
- infection
- red streaks
- blisters
- drainage
- no return of sensation or normal skin tone
prevention of frostbite
- dressing in layers
- removing wet clothing/gear
- avoid extended time during extreme cold weather
hypothermia
- a dangerous drop in body temperature below 95 degree F and 35 degree C following extended exposure to cold
S&S of hypothermia
- shivering (stops in later stages)
- slow irregular pulse
- slow breathing rate
- numbness
- confusion
- drowsiness
- pale cold skin
- loss of coordination
what can hypothermia lead to
- shock
- coma
- cardiac arrest
acute management of hypothermia
- ABCs
- gradual rewarming with dry clothes
- blankets
- warm environment
- heating pads
- warm drinks if alert