JH IM Board Review - Office Orthopedics I Flashcards
Shoulder pain:
One of the MC musculoskeletal complaints.
Shoulder pain - In patients <40yr, symptoms are often caused by …?
Acute injuries (eg sports-related) injuries.
Shoulder pain - In older patients, symptoms are more likely caused by …?
CHRONIC, degenerative changes of the rotator cuff.
4 common disorders of the shoulder:
- Rotator cuff tendinitis.
- Rotator cuff tear.
- Adhesive capsulitis.
- Bicipital tendinitis.
Rotator cuff tendinitis - Cause:
- Overuse.
2. Inflammatory diseases such as RA.
Rotator cuff tendinitis - CP:
ANTEROLATERAL shoulder pain.
Rotator cuff tendinitis - Dx and evaluation:
- Pain with abduction < Pain with adduction.
- Pain with INTERNAL + EXTERNAL rotation.
- Pain with LATERAL PALPATION
+ Positive “IMPINGEMENT TEST”.
Impingement test?
Positive if relief of pain after injection of the subacromial bursa.
Rotator cuff tendinitis - Tx:
- Rest.
- NSAIDs.
- Physical therapy.
- Steroid injection.
Rotator cuff tear - Cause:
- Trauma.
- RECURRENT ROTATOR CUFF TENDINITIS.
- RA.
Rotator cuff tear - CP:
ANTEROLATERAL shoulder pain.
Rotator cuff tear - Dx and evaluation:
- Same as rotator cuff tendinitis.
- Positive “drop test” with full-thickness tear.
==> Drop test: Unable to maintain active shoulder abduction.
Rotator cuff tear - Tx:
Orthopedic evaluation for repair.
Adhesive capsulitis - Cause:
Prolonged shoulder immobilization.
Adhesive capsulitis - CP:
- Shoulder pain.
2. Loss of motion.
Adhesive capsulitis - Dx and evaluation:
PAINFUL + LIMITED, ACTIVE + PASSIVE motion.
Adhesive capsulitis - Tx:
- Physical therapy.
- Steroid injection.
- Possible orthopedics referral.
Bicipital tendinitis - Cause:
Overuse.
Bicipital tendinitis - CP:
Anterior shoulder pain.
Bicipital tendinitis - Dx and evaluation:
- Tenderness over bicipital groove.
- Positive “speed test”.
- Positive “Yergason sign”.
Speed test?
Pain with RESISTED SHOULDER FLEXION.
Yergason sign?
Pain with RESISTED FOREARM SUPINATION.
Bicipital tendinitis - Tx:
- Rest.
- NSAIDs.
- Physical therapy.
- Steroid injection.
Rotator cuff maneuvers and tendinopathies - Empty can test - Description:
- Patient abducts shoulder to 90 degrees with thumbs pointing downward.
- Patient then tries to elevate arms against resistance.
Empty can test - Rotator cuff tendon tested?
SUPRASPINATUS ==> Abduction.
External rotation resistance test - Descrition:
- Patient flexes both elbows to 90 degrees with both arms at sides.
- Patient then tries to externally rotate arms against resistance.
External rotation resistance test - Rotator cuff tendon?
- Infraspinatus.
- Teres minor.
==> EXTERNAL ROTATION.
Lift-off test - Description:
- Patient places the dorsum of his/her hand on the low back.
- Patient lifts the hand off the back against resistance by internally rotating the humerus.
Lift-off test - Rotator cuff tendon tested?
SUBSCAPULARIS ==> Internal rotation.
Supination resistance test - Description:
- Patient bends elbow to 90 degrees with arm against their body.
- Examiner holds the patient’s hand and provides resistance while the patient tries to rotate the arm such that the hand is palm up.
Supination resistance test - Tendon tested?
Biceps (NOT a rotator cuff tendon) ==> Supination.
Elbow - Lateral epicondylitis (“tennis elbow”) - Cause:
Repetitive WRIST EXTENSION + FOREARM SUPINATION.
Elbow - Lateral epicondylitis (“tennis elbow”) - CP:
LATERAL elbow pain.
Elbow - Lateral epicondylitis (“tennis elbow”) - Dx and evaluation:
- Tenderness over LATERAL epicondyle.
2. Pain elicited by resisted WRIST EXTENSION and FOREARM SUPINATION.
Elbow - Lateral epicondylitis (“tennis elbow”) - Tx:
- Rest.
- NSAIDs.
- Bracing.
- Physical therapy.
Elbow - Lateral epicondylitis (“tennis elbow”) - Corticosteroid injections:
HELPFUL IN SHORT-TERM RELIEF.
==> High rate of recurrence. NOT BETTER THAN PLACEBO over long term.
Medial epicondylitis (“golfer’s elbow”) - Cause:
Repetitive WRIST FLEXION + FOREARM PRONATION.
Medial epicondylitis (“golfer’s elbow”) - CP:
Medial elbow pain.
Medial epicondylitis (“golfer’s elbow”) - Dx and evaluation:
- Tenderness over medial epicondyle.
2. Pain elicited by resisted wrist flexion and forearm pronation.