Shoulder Flashcards
Describe how the inferior glenohumeral ligament supports the shoulder
Support shoulder like like a hammock when the arm is abducted
Describe some characteristics of shoulder laxity
Unilateral or bilateral Identified with PROM A Common May not result in instability No dysfunction or complaint May be present but compensated for May be congenital or secondary to poor movement
Describe some characteristics of shoulder instability
Mostly unilateral but not always
Likely to have MOI
Disfunction and complaint
Body has a hard time compensating for these
Define the term SLAP lesion
Superior labral injuries that are both anterior and posterior
Describe the MOI of SLAP lesions
Traumatic or chronic FOOSH MVA Sudden deceleration or traction forces Chronic anterior and posterior instability
Describe the pathophysiology of SLAP lesions
Superior labrum is mobile and connected to biceps making it more vulnerable
Biceps tendon is in tact with slap lesions
Describe a type 1 SLAP lesion
fraying of edge of labrum
Pain with horizontal ABD and ER of shoulder
Describe a type 2 SLAP lesion
Detachment of labrum and biceps tendon anchor
Loss of stabilizing effect of the labrum and biceps
Most common type
Describe a type 3 SLAP lesion
Vertical tear in the labrum
Remaining labrum and biceps intact
Describe a type 4 SLAP lesion
Bucket handle tear in bicep tendon
Labral flap and biceps displaceable into GH joint
Describe a type 5 SLAP lesion
Bankart lesion of anterior capsule extending into the anterior superior labrum
Describe a type 6 SLAP lesion
Disruption of biceps tendon anchor with anterior or posterior superior labral flap tear
Describe a type 7 SLAP lesion
Extension of a SLAP lesion anteriorly to involve the area inferior to the middle GH ligament
Describe how a slap lesion presents
No specific symptoms
Pain with overhead activities
Catching or locking
What are some special tests to test for SLAP lesions
O"brien active compression test Clunk Crank Speed's Jobe relocation Biceps load Anterior slide
How do you manage SLAP lesions
Exercises for dynamic stabilization
Surgery has good prognosis
What is the most common type of GH instability
Anterior
Describe some general presentation and MOI info on GH instability
Complains of slipping or popping out with overhead activities
May be traumatic, repetitive or genetic
Describe the presentation of anterior GH instability
Impingement like symptoms
Ill defined global shoulder pain, activity specific
Describe the MOI of GH anterior instability
ABD, ER, hori ABD
What do you check for in GH anterior instability
Posterior tightness as it may cause anterior translation
Describe some MOIs for GH Posterior instability
Rare
Seizure, electrick shock, diving into shallow pool, MVA
Describe the presentation of GH posterior instability
Severe pain, limited ER, less than 90 ABD
Vague pain with arm in flexed and adducted position
Clunk with shoulder movement from Flexion to ABD and ER
Posterior prominence of shoulders when observed from above