Shoulder

Question 1

Shoulder impingement

Answer 1

MOI: repetitive overhead movements

Primary: structural narrowing >35yoa
Secondary: dynamically unstable relative activity trauma poor posture previous injury

Question 2

GHJ instability

Answer 2

MOI: acute episode of trauma, forceful abduction , external rotation capsule laxity

Signs: shoulder pain, dead arm, catching pain , aggravated by weakness of rotator cuffs

Question 3

Long Head Biceps Tendonipathy

Answer 3

MOI: overuse , throwing sports, direct trauma, rarely happens in isolation

Signs: sharp pain, bruising weakness trouble rotation instability decreased flexibility