Shoulder Flashcards
The shoulder complex is a coordinated function of:
- glenohumeral (scapulo-humeral)
- acromioclavicular
- sternoclavicular
- scapulothoracic
3 Joints of the shoulder complex:
- sternoclavicular joint
- acromioclavicular joint
- glenohumeral (GH) joint
Sternoclavicular joint is a direct connection between ____ and _____.
- UE
- trunk
Sternoclavicular joint is what type of joint?
weak synovial plane joint
Sternoclavicular joint is stabilized by…
strong ligaments and articular disc
Sternoclavicular joint moves with….
- scapula
- actions of shoulder cause motion at this articulation
Acromioclavicular joint is a connection between ____ and ____.
- scapula
- clavicle
Acromioclavicular joint is what type of joint?
weak synovial gliding joint
Acromioclavicular joint is stabilized by…
multiple strong ligaments
Acromioclavicular joint moves with…
- UE
- actions of shoulder cause motion at this articulation
Scapulothoracic pseudo-articulation is …
not a true joint
Scapulothoracic pseudo-articulation movement pattern:
- between the scapula and across the thoracic cage (ribs)
- elevation, depression
- protraction, retraction
- rotation
Scapulothoracic pseudo-articulation dysfunction often results in…
stress or injury to shoulder joint from repetition of movement
With contraction of _____ stabilization muscles, a strong base for high level ___ ____ mobility of ____ is achieved.
- scapular
- GH joint
- UE
GH joint:
- ball and socket joint
- multiaxial joint, mobile joint
- articulation of head of the humerus with glenoid fossa or cavity of scapula
ROM of GH joint:
- flexion, extension
- abduction, adduction
- medial rotation, lateral rotation
Labrum of the GH joint is called:
glenoid laburm
Functions of the glenoid labrum:
- joint stability
- deepens and increases glenoid depth approximately 2x
- protects bone
- lubricate joint synovial fluid
Glenoid labrum is continuous with …
tendon of long head of the biceps brachii
Injury to glenoid labrum:
- labral stress
- load
- rotations with stress
- extreme ROMs (past end ROM)
Capsule of the GH joint:
- assists in joint stability
- rotator cuff tendons blend in for a dynamic capsular tightening (restricts extreme ROM)
Capsular injury of the GH joint can be…
acute or chronic injury
Functions of bursa of the shoulder:
- aids mobility
- increases ROM
4 bursae in the shoulder:
- subacromial bursa
- subdeltoid bursa
- subcoracoid bursa
- subscapular bursa
Bursae of the shoulder injury MOI:
- compression
- contusion/contact
Most common bursae injuries:
- subacromial bursa
- impingement
GH ligaments are the primary check against…
anterior and posterior dislocations
GH ligaments are critical structures for…
- joint stabilization
- overhead activities
Ligamentous support of …
- GH joint
- AC joint, SC joint
If there is injury to the ligaments of the GH joint, there will be…
pain with ROM
3 components of neurovascular structures of shoulder joint and complex:
- arteries
- veins
- nerves
Important neuro structures of shoulder:
- brachial plexus
- auxillary nerve
- musculocutaneous n.
- radial n.
- scapula ulnar n.
- median n.
Important vascular structures of shoulder:
- subclavian artery
- axillary artery
- brachial artery
DOI questions for shoulder:
- acute
- chronic (repetitive movements of arm)
MOI questions for shoulder:
- understand tissues under stress (fall on point, or repetitive motion)
- not position of arm relative to joint (ie. FOOSH, at side, forcefully abducted and extended)
Pain questions for shoulder:
- region, referred or radiates (if yes, quadrant scan)
- establish relationship with function and the pain
- ADL, sleep (affected, positions of pain)
Unusual sounds and sensations questions for shoulder:
- crepitus
- catching or clicking
- give way
- pop out
Function questions for shoulder:
- notable weakness
- affect function of the wrist and hand
Previous injury questions for shoulder:
- dislocations
- MVA
- whiplash
- injury to neck or spine
Changes in sensations (unusual sensations) questions for shoulder:
- numbness
- tingling
- stabbing
- any circulation changes (cold)
Activity/sport history questions for shoulder:
- any OH activities in sport, ADL, occupation (positions of pain)
- changes to activity, training, strength training
Key observations to consider for the GH joint:
- all view points
- scapular posture
- position of shape of clavicle
- muscle asymmetry
- spinal alignment
- scapulo-humeral rhythm