Quiz 10: 2 Flashcards
What are the borders of the subacromial space?
- coracoid
- CA ligament
- acromion
- soft tissue of the superior surface of the humeral head
What is the normal amt of space available in the subacromial space?
11 mm
6 with elevation
What RTC tendons attach to the superior surface (greater tubercle) of the humeral head?
- supraspinatus
- infraspinatus
- teres minor
Which RTC tendons attach to which facets of the humeral head?
- superior facet: supraspinatus
- middle facetL infraspinatus
- inferior facet: teres minor
What is the most commonly fractured bone in the body?
clavicle
Where is the clavicle most commonly fractured?
middle 1/3
What is the old and new way of treating a clavicular fx?
- old: figure 8 taping
- new: surgical place to stabilize and facilitate union
Name 2 pathological healing processes of a fx
- non-union
- delayed union
What is the most dangerous risk of a clavicular fx/SC joint dislocation?
- posterior translation of clavicle
»» compression of veins/arteries
Sequential injury of ligaments involved in a third degree sprain?
AC lig » CC ligaments
Grade I AC sprain
- mild
- stretching and/or partial AC tear
Grade II AC sprain
- mod
- rupture of AC ligament
- partial tear of CC ligaments
- upward displacement of distal clavicle less than full width of clavicle
Grade III AC sprain
- severe
- rupture of AC and CC ligaments
- upward displacement of clavicle above level of acromion
Describe type of radiographic technique used to look at clavicle after an injury
- stress radiograph
- hang weights from wrist
Describe the most common clinical presentation of displaced clavicle fx
- extremity against body
- supporting elbow with contralateral hand
- head tilt forward with chin away from affected side to relax the SCM
- leaning toward affected shoulder