Musculoskeletal disorders Flashcards
Clinical manifestations of anterior glenohumeral shoulder dislocation
- Arm abducted, externally rotated** 2. “Squared off shoulder” is usually associated with recurrent dislocations
Anterior glenohumeral diagnosis
Axillary & “Y” view (this determines ant. vs. posterior)
Hill-Sachs lesion
Groove on humeral head
Bankart Lesion
Glenoid inferior rim fracture
Anterior glenohumeral shoulder dislocation management
- Reduction must r/o axillary nerve injury (pinprick over deltoid)*
Which type of dislocation is associated with seizures and shocks?
Posterior glenohumeral shoulder dislocation
Acromialclavicular joint dislocation (shoulder dislocation) most observed injury
Direct blow to adducted shoulder
Imaging done in acromioclavicular joint dislocation (shoulder dislocation)
X-ray with weights
Type 1 shoulder dislocation
normal CXR (ligamental sprain)
Type 2 shoulder dislocation
Slight widening AC ligament ruptured. Coraclavivular ligament sprained
Class III shoulder dislocation
Significant widening; both ligaments ruptured
Management of acromioclavicular joint dislocation
Brief sling immobilization, ice, analgesica, and ortho follow up. Type III may need surgery
SITS
- Supraspinatus*
- Infraspinatus
- Teres minor
- Subscapularis
What is tendonitis?
Inflammation usually associated with subacromial bursitis. Usually in adolescents-<40 years old.
Rotator cuff tear is seen most commonly in what population?
>40 years old. Usually results from trauma or chronic overuse.
ROM in rotator cuff injuries
There is usually anterior deltoid pain with decreased ROM, especially with overhead activities, internal rotation or abduction
In rotator cuff tears, what clinical manifestastions may be seen?
Weakness, atrophy, and continuous pain
Is active or passive ROM greater in rotator cuff injuries?
Active ROM
Pain with abduction >90 degrees suggest what?
Tendinopathy
“Empty can” test is used to test what?
Supraspinatus strength
Impingement tests are used to check what?
Subscapular nerve/ supraspinatus
Hawkins test description
Elbow/shoulder flexed @90 degrees with sharp anteiror shoulder pain with internal rotation
Neer test description
Arm fully pronated (thumb’s down) with pair during forward flexion (while should is held down to prevent shrugging). Supraspinatus test: pain with abduction v. resistance.
Subacromial lidocaine test
Distinguishes tendinopathy from tear. Normal strength with pain relief = tendinopathy. Persistent weakness with large tear
Management of tendinitis
Shoulder pendulum/wall climbing exercises*, ice, NSAIDs, physical activity
Rotator cuff tear management
Conservative: rehab, NSAIDs, intra-articular steroids, ROM preservation
Surgery if conservative doesn’t help
What is a common site for pathologic fx in metastatic breast CA?
Proximal humerus fractures
Clinical manifestations of proximal humerus fractures
Arm held in adducted position. Check deltoid sensation (to r/o brachial plexus injury)
With a humeral shaft fracture, what must be ruled out on physical exam?
Radial nerve injury (wrist drop)
Humeral shaft fracture management
“Sugar tong splint”, coaptation splint, sling/swathe. Ortho f/up in 24-48 hours
Complications with clavicle fractures
Pneumothorax, hemothorax, cloraclavicular ligament disruption (distal)
Clavicle fracture management
Mid 1/3: Arm sling 4-6 weeks in adults; ortho consult if proximal 1/3
What is adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)?
Shoulder stiffness due to inflammation (esp. in hypothyroidism and DM)
Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) management
Rehab ROM therapy mainstay of tx. Anti-inflammatories, intraarticular steroid injection, heat
What is thoracic outlet syndrome?
Idiopathic compression of brachial plexus (95%), subclavian vein (5%) or subclavian artery (1%) as they exit narrowed space between shoulder girdle and 1st rib
Thoracic outlet syndrome: clinical manifestations (3)
- Nerve compression: pain/paresthesias to the forearm, arm, ulnar side of hand
- Vascular compression: Swelling/discoloration of the arm esp. with abduction of arm
- Physical examination: +Adson: loss of radial pulse** with head rotated to the affected side
Thoracic outlet syndrome: diagnosis
MRI
Thoracic outlet syndrome management
Controversial. PT 1st line, avoid strenuous activity. Ortho consult. +/- surgery
Supracondylar fractures are most common in what population?
Children aged 5-10
Supracondylar fracture: Diagnosis
abn. anterior humeral line on lateral view if displaced. Non-displaced–>ant. fat pad sign*
Anterior fat pad signifies what in children and adults?
Children: Supracondylar fracture
Adults: Radial head fracture
(They may also be seen as a normal variant if they are small and almost parallel to the humerus)
What are the complications with supracondylar fractures?
Median nerve & brachial artery injury –>Volkmann’s ischemic contracture*
Radial nerve injury
Supracondylar fractures management
Non-displaced: Splint
Displaced: ORIF. They should also be admitted and ortho should be consulted
Radial head fracture: Physical examination
Lateral (radial) elbow pain, inability to fully extend elbow
Radial head fracture: diagnosis
Notoriously difficult to see. Fat pad sign**: posterior or increased anterior
Radial head fractures: Management
Non-displaced –>sling, long arm splint 90 degrees
Displaced–>ORIF
Olecranon fracture complication
Ulnar nerve dysfunction**
Olecranon fracture: management
Nondisplaced–>Splint (90 degree flexion)
Displaced–>ORIF
Olecranon bursitis clinical manifestations (2)
- Abrupt “goose egg” swelling
- Limited ROM with flexion
What is a Monteggia fracture?
Proximal ulnar shaft fracture with anterior radial head dislocation
What nerve can be damaged with a Monteggia fracture?
Radial nerve
Monteggia fracture: management
ORIF
What is a Galeazzi fracture?
Mid-distal radial shaft fracture with dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint (DRUJ)
Galeazzi fracture management (2)
- UNSTABLE! Needs ORIF
- Long arm splint; sugar tong splint
How to reduce a radial head subluxation (Nursemaid’s elbow)?
Pressure on radial hadi with supination and flexion
What is a Hutchinson fracture?
Radial styloid fracture (AKA Chauffer’s fracture)
What is the MOI with lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)?
Inflammation of tendon insertion of ECRB (extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle) due to repetitive pronation of forearm and excessive wrist extension.
Lateral epicondylitis clinical manifestations
Lateral elbow pain esp. with gripping, forearm pronation and wrist extension against resistance
Medial epicondylitis MOI
Inflammation of the pronator teres-flexor carpi radialis due to repetitive stress
How is the pain from medial epicondylitis reproduced?
Forcefully extending the elbow vs resistance with forearm supinated and wrist flexion against resistance
What is the most common type of elbow dislocation?
Posterior
Elbow dislocation: Management (3)
- EMERGENT reduction!
- Posterior splint @90 degrees x 7-10 d
- Unstable –> ORIF
What is Froment’s sign?
- It is a test that is used for cubital tunnel syndrome
- Ulnar nerve via adductor pollicus - pt holds paper and pt compensates with flexion of IP joint - pinching effect
What fracture is associated with pain along the RADIAL surface of the wrist?
Scaphoid (navicular) fracture
Scapholunate dissociation clinical manifestations (2)
- Pain on dorsal radial side of wrist
- (+) Terry Thomas sign (>3 mm)
Scapholunate dissocation treatment
Radial gutter splint; may need operative repair of scapholunate ligament
What is a Colles fracture?
Distal radial fracture with dorsal angulation (posterior)
What is tht most common complication from a Colles fracture?
Extensor pollicis longus tendon rupture
Colles fracture management (3)
- Sugar tong* splint/cast
- If stable (<20 degrees angulation –>closed reduction
- ORIF if unstable/comminuted
What is a Smith’s fracture?
“Reverse Colles fracture” ventral angulation (anterior)
“Garden Spade” deformity
What is a Barton fracture (2)?
- Intra-articular distal radius fracture with carpal displacement*
- “White arrow”
What is a perilunate dislocation?
Lunate that doesn’t articulate with capitate (but still articulates with radius)
What is a lunate dislocation?
Lunate doesn’t articulate with capitate or radius. EMERGENT CONSULT!
Lunate dislocation: diagnosis (2)
- AP view: “piece of pie” sign
- Lateral view: “spilled teacup sign” with lunate
Lunate dislocation: management
unstable needs ORIF
What is the most serious carpal fracture?
Lunate fracture since it occupies 2/3 of radial articular surface. X-rays are often negative!
What is Kienbock’s disease?
Avascular necrosis of the lunate bone
Lunate fracture management
Thumb spica
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Stage I
Pain out of proportion to injury. ANS sx: swelling, extremity color changes, increased nail and hair growth
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Stage II
Waxy, pale skin, brittle nails, loss of hair, persistently pale
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Stage III
Joint atrophy and contractures
What is the prophylactic treatment for complex regional pain syndrome?
Vitamin C
MOI of Mallet (baseball) finger
Avulsion of extensor tendon
Mallet (baseball) finger: Clinical manifestations
Pt unable to straighten distal finger (flexed @ DIP joint)*
What is mallet finger most commonly associated with?
Avulsion fracture of distal phalanx
Mallet (baseball) finger: Management
- Splint DIP uninterrupted extension x 6 weeks vs. surgical pinning
What is gamekeeper’s (skier’s) thumb?
Ulnar collateral ligamental injury of thumb–> instability of MCP joint
What is difference between gamekeeper’s thumb and skier’s thumb?
Gamekeeper’s thumb: Chronic
Skier’s thumb: acute condition
Gamekeeper’s (skier’s) thumb: management
- Thumb spica** and referral to hand surgeon (b/c affects pincer function)
- Complete rupture: surgical repair
Boxer’s fracture: management
Ulnar gutter splint** with joints in @ least 60 degrees flexion
What is Bennett’s fracture?
Intraarticular fracture through base of 1st MCP
What is Rolando’s fracture?
Comminuted Bennett’s fracture
What is the treatment for Bennett’s fracture/Rolando’s fracture?
UNSTABLE!!! Requires ORIF (thumb spica for stabilization)
What is the MC type of all Salter-Harris fractures?
Type II
What is Dequiervain’s tenosynovitis?
Stenosing tenosynovitis of abductor pollicus longus (APL) and extensor pollicus brevus (EPB)
What distinguishes pronator syndrome from carpal tunnel syndrome?
Pronator syndrome is associated with more proximal forearm pain than wrist/hand pain and not associated with pain at night (like seen in carpal tunnel)
Hip dislocations: complications
Avascular necrosis*, sciatic nerve injury, DVT, bleeding
What is most common type of hip dislocation?
Posterior MC
Hip dislocation clinical manifestations (2)
- Hip pain with leg shortened, internally rotated and adducted with hip/knee slightly flexed
- Anterior may be externally rotated
Hip fractures: clinical manifestations
- Hip pain with leg shortened, externally rotated**, abducted
Hip fractures: management
ORIF
What is Legg-Calve-Perthes disease?
Idiopathic avascular osteonecrosis of femoral head in children due to ischemia of capital femoral epiphysis in children
Which patient populatio is at higher risk of having Legg-Calve-Perthes disease? (3)
- Children 4-10 years old
- MC in boys
- Low incidence in African-Americans
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease: Clinical manifestations (3)
- Painless limping* x weeks (worsens with continued activity especially at the end of the day)
- Hip pain that may radiate to thigh, knee, or groin
- Restricted ROM (loss of abduction and internal rotation)
Early X-rays of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Increased density of femoral head, widening of cartilage space
Late X-rays of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Deformity, crescent sign (subchondral fracture)
When is observation indicated for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease?
In children <5 years of age or <50% femoral involvement. Usually do NSAIDs, bed rest, PT. Self-limiting with revascularization within 2 years.
When is abduction bracing indicated for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease?
Children >5 years of age or significant loss of abduction
What is Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)?
This is where the femoral head (epiphysis) slips posterior and inferior at growth plate
Which patient population is at higher risk of having SCFE?
7-16 year old patients, male children during growth spurt
SCFE: Clinical manifestations
Hip, thigh, or knee pain with limp*, external rotation of affected leg. If seen in children before puberty, suspect hormonal/systemic d/o (ex: hypothyroidism)
SCFE: Treatment (2)
- ORIF (increased risk of AVN)
- Non weight bearing with crutches
What is a greenstick fracture?
Incomplete fracture with cortical disruption and periosteal tearing on the convex side of the fracture (intact periosteum on the concave side) “bowing”**
What is a torus (buckle) fracture?
It is an incomplete fracture with “wrinkling or bump” of the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction (where the dense bone meets the more porous bone) due to axial loading
Which ligament is tested by the valgus stress test?
MCL
Which ligament is tested by the varus stress test?
LCL
MCL and LCL collateral ligament injuries: Treatment for Grade I (sprains) and II (incomplete tears)
Conservative: pain control, PT to restore ROM and muscle strength, RICE, NSAIDs, knee immobilizer
MCL and LCL collateral ligament injuries: Treatment for Grade III (complete tear)
Surgical repair
What is the most commonly injured knee ligament?
ACL
In an ACL injury, what is associated with “pop and swelling”?
Hemarthrosis
What is the most sensitive specialized exam for ACL injury?
Lachman’s test