Shoulder Flashcards
Name the Joint:
■ Head of humerus to to scapula glenoid fossa
■ Large amount of motion w/ limited stability
■ F/E, Abd/Add, IR/ER
TRUE Joint – Triplanar
Glenohumeral Joint
Name the Joint
■ Maintain relationship b/w clavicle & scapula
■ Allows additional motion of the scapula on the
thorax
True Joint
Acromioclavicular (AC)
Name the Joint
- only structural attachment of scapula to body
TRUE Joint
Sternoclavicular (SC)
Name the Joint:
■ Elevation/depression, Abd/Add
■ Upward/downward rotation
■ Keeps glenoid in optimal position & increases range
at GH joint
■ 2:1 ratio motion of GH to Scapulothoracic
True Joint
Scapulothoracic Articulation
What does this DIAGNOSE?
Positive empty can, painful arc, pain w/ resisted motions
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
What is the treatment for Rotator Cuff Tendonitis?
Rest the aggravating activity but continue other activities, PT, NSAIDS, Steroid injections, OMT
BICIPITAL TENDONITIS
Inflammation of the biceps tendon occurs where?
Overuse, repetitive overhead, shoulder instability
bicipital groove w/ long head
disruption of transverse ligament of the humerus
What does this indicate?
Positive Speed’s and Yergason’s
Bicipital Tendonitis
Treatment for Bicipital Tendonitis?
Rest, PT, NSAIDs, STEROID INJECTiONS around the tendon, OMT
Chronic tendonitis can lead to ?
Prolonged activation of the inflammatory cycle
Calcific Tendonitis
TX: Surgical Intervention to debride tendon
Positive drop arm test and empty can test can indicate?
XRay, MRI, MR arthrogram
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Muscles
SITS
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis
When a patient has adhesive capsulitis, what motion do they lose first?
ER –> ABDuction –> IR
Lacks ROM
Test of choice for suspected bicipital tendonitis?
Speeds Test or Yergasons
