MSK I Review Flashcards
What age group is most commonly affected by shoulder bursitis?
Young/middle-aged men.
What are the common causes of shoulder impingement?
- Painful arc
- Minimal weakness
- Overhead movements
What population is most likely to develop shoulder osteoarthritis (OA)?
Heavy laborers aged 64-79, more common in men.
What are typical signs of shoulder instability/dislocation?
Popping, clunking, apprehension, and posterior shoulder pain.
What age group is commonly affected by shoulder labrum issues?
Individuals under 40 years old.
What are common signs of a rotator cuff tear?
Pain with weakness, limited ROM, and pain at night.
What are common symptoms of proximal bicep pathologies?
Pain with shoulder flexion and minimal weakness.
Usually occurs after falls or impacts on the lateral shoulder?
AC joint dysfunction
What population is most affected by shoulder adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)?
Women aged 40-70, often with a history of shoulder trauma.
What are common causes of scapular dysfunction/dyskinesia?
Tight pec, weakness in serratus and traps, and nerve damage.
What population is most affected by little leaguer’s shoulder?
Male throwing athletes aged 11-16.
What are common symptoms of epicondylopathy (tennis/golfer’s elbow)?
Localized distal epicondyle pain, especially in repetitive movements.
What age group is commonly affected by distal biceps tear?
Individuals over 45 years old, especially those with repetitive pronation.
What are common symptoms of ulnar collateral ligament injury of the elbow?
Localized distal epicondyle pain and decreased throwing velocity.
What are common signs of lateral collateral injury?
Giving way sensation and history of radial dislocation.
What population is commonly affected by annular ligament injury (nursemaid’s elbow)?
Children aged 2-4 years.
What are the signs and symptoms of shoulder bursitis?
Sudden pain with weakness and pain in the anterior/superior shoulder.
What are the signs and symptoms of shoulder impingement?
- Painful arc
- Minimal weakness
- Pain in the anterior/superior shoulder
What are the signs and symptoms of shoulder OA?
Pain and crepitus, stiffness in all motions, especially horizontal flexion/adduction.
What are the signs and symptoms of shoulder instability/dislocation?
Posterior shoulder pain, popping, clunking, and apprehension.
What are the signs and symptoms of shoulder labrum issues?
Popping, clunking, subluxation, and deep pain.
What are the signs and symptoms of rotator cuff tear?
Pain with weakness, limited ROM, and pain at night.
What are the signs and symptoms of proximal bicep pathologies?
Pain with shoulder flexion and minimal weakness.
What are the signs and symptoms of AC joint dysfunction?
Superior shoulder pain, limited ROM, and tenderness over the AC joint.