Nonsurgical Shoulder Complex Pathologies Flashcards
When does the fibroplastic stage of healing occur and what is it?
it follows the acute inflammatory stage, can last up to 6 weeks, and is the laying down of new tissue
Fibroplasia physiology
endothelial and fibroblast cells form capiallary buds and collagen
the formation of a functional scar occurs
increase in viscoelastic properties of new tissues
Maturation
can occur for a year post-injury
tissue regains mechanical strength
restoration of normal functioning occurs
Referred Pain
- can be myotomal or dermatomal from C5 or sclerotomal (fascial)
- can be caused from scapula, thoracic, or cervical
- visceral pain: cardiac, pulmonary, GI (gallbladder!!!!)
4 different pathologies associated with rotator cuff disease
Impingement
tendonitis
bursistis
tendinopathy
T/F there are intrinsic and extrinsic factors for impingment
true
define impingement
compression of the subacromial contents due to the encroachment of the humerus into the coracoacromial arch
the subacromial space is formed by what and contains what?
formed by coracoacromial arch and humeral head
contains rotator cuff tendons, long head of biceps tendon, and subacromial bursa
factors for impingemnt can be divided up into what?
- intrinsic
2. extrinsic: primary and secondary
Intrinsic factors for impingement (3)
- changes in vascularity of supraspinatus (critical zone)
- cuff degeneration (microtears)
- muscle dysfunction
What are force couples and what is their purpose
groups of muscles that work synergistically but often in opposite ways. purpose is to stabilize the scapula.
excessive upward rotation of the scapula can cause impingement
General extrinsic factors for impingement
muscles imbalances poor motor control postural functional stressors anatomical abnormalities
extrinsic primary impingement factors are ____ in nature
anatomical
extrinsic primary factors for impingement )3)
acromion types
osteophytes
tight posterior capsule
extrinsic secondary factors of impingement are caused by what
instability
secondary extrinsic factors of impingement
poor force couples
postural deviations
poor motor control
a tight posterior capsule will push the humerus in what direction?
anteriorly and superiorly
Neer Stages of Impingement
Stage 1: edema and hemorrhage
stage 2: fibrosis and tendonitis
stage 3: degeneration of tendon
(stage 1 and 2 are the same for Jobe classification)
stage 1 impingement
edema and hemorrhage
usually due to overuse, pain with prolonged activity
stage 2 impingement
fibrosis and tendonitis
pain at rest and with activitiy
mild strength loss
stage 3 impingement Neer
degeneration of tendon
partial tear
changes in RTC muscles
weakness, decresed ROM and fxn, pain
difference between stage 3 and 4 impingement for Jobe
stage 3= small tear
stage 4 = large tear
pain with tendonitis occurs with active or passive motion?
active!
Tendinitis occurs due to what?
repetitive stress, especially overuse and eccentric contractions
tendinitis primarily effects what 2 muscles?
supraspinatus and long head of biceps, but can effect any of RTC muscles
tendinitis presentation
pain with palpation and motion
loss of ROM and strength
end feel is boggy, firm, mushy
5/5 strength presentation with tendonitis tells us what?
acute exacerbation of a chronic condition (painter example)