Shoulder Flashcards
Describe the purpose of the following force-couple relationships:
- Deltoid-rotator cuff
- Upper trapezius/serratus
- Anterior/posterior rotator cuff
- Deltoid translates humeral head anterior and is counteracted by inferior pull of infraspinatus, Subscapularis, and Teres minor and the compressive force of Supraspinatus
- Lower trapezius and serratus anterior important in stabilization of scapular at >90 deg of shoulder elevation/ ABD. There is too much influence of upper trapezius with up-rotation in patients with impingement
- When balanced, the rotator cuff stabilizes and compresses the humeral head but with selective training of IRs and not enough training of ERs, can cause imbalance
Kibler scapula slide test
> 1-1.5cm difference at 0 and 90 deg elevation = scapular dysfunction
Measure distance between thoracic SP and inferior angle of scapula
Kibler’s 3 Primary scapular dysfunctions and what they likely indicate
- Anterior tipping - lads to RC impingement
- Medial border winging - leads to GH instability
- Superior dysfunction - RC weakness and force couple imbalances
How do you MMT the rotator cuff muscles?
- Supraspinatus: full/empty can, champagne test
- Infraspinatus: neutral elevation and 45 deg IR
- Teres minor: 90/90 position
- Subscapularis: Lift off test
Supine anterior humeral head translation test
What positions test what ligaments?
What is the grading for this test?
0-30 ABD tests superior GH ligament
30-60 ABD tests middle GH ligament
90 ABD tests inferior GH ligament
Classification of Altcheck and Dines
I humeral translation in the rim
II translation over the rim its return when stress removed
III not seen in clinic -> no relocation on removal of stress
Beighton hyper mobility scale
What is considered + for hyper mobility?
- Passover hyperextension of 5th MCP
- Passive thumb opposition to forearm
- Elbow and knee hyperextension
- Standing trunk flexion with knees extended
Some say 2/9 others 4/9
Bankart vs SLAP lesion
Labral detachment injuries
Bankart: occurs in 85% of shoulder subluxations, anterior-inferior detachment; occurs between 2-6 o’clock on R and 6-10 o’clock on L
SLAP: superior detachment between 10-2 o’clock
Hill Sach’s lesion
Reverse hill sach’s lesion
When posterior humeral head hits the anterior glenoid fossa and causes divot in humeral head
During posterior dislocation when anterior head hits posterior glenoid
What do we want ER/IR ratio of shoulder strength to be?
66% in healthy individuals
Up to 75% when there is instability
What is primary impingement?
What are the stages?
What gets impinged?
Decrease in subacromial space causes direct compression of humeral head under acromion, CA ligaments, or ACJ
- Can cause abrasion of supra, infra, or biceps LH
3 stages:
1. Edema or hemorrhage
2. Fibrosis or tendonitis
3. Bony Spurs or tendon rupture
What is secondary impingement?
Underlying GH instability causes anterior instability of humeral head which leads to biceps/RC impingement and can lead to RCT
What is tensile overload of the shoulder?
Heavy repetitive eccentric forces of the RC tendon during deceleration of overhead sports leads to overload of tendon
Early phase causes angiofibroblastic hyperplasia
Can lead to RC tears
What is posterior/undersurface impingement
In 90/90 position, Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus rub against glenoid
What are the early goals for non-operative rehab of RC impingement?
Decrease pain to initiate sub max RC and scapular exercises
Normalize capsular relationship with mobs and stretching
Early submax RC and scapular activation
What are Jobe’s Isotonic RC Cuff Exercises?
SL ER
Prone extension
Prone horizontal abduction
Prone ER and 90/90