Shoulder algorithm Flashcards
What special tests might you use for Superior Capsule Instability? (1)
Sulcus sign at 0, norm ~11mm (tests rotator interval, SGHL, superior capsule)
What preliminary instability tests would you perform to assess overall shoulder stability?
And what patients would you do this on?
- Sulcus sign at 0 (~11mm, superior structures)
- Sulcus sign at 90 (no norm, inferior structures)
- Anterior load and shift (~8mm, anterior structures)
- Posterior load and shift (~9mm, posterior structures)
All patients
What Tests could you perform to test for SLAP? (6)
- Compression-Rotation Test
- Speed’s Test
- O’Brien’s Test
- Anterior Slide test
- Posterior Slide
- Crank Test
What special tests could you perform to assess anterior instability? (3)
- Anterior Load & Shift (anterior capsule and ligaments)
- Jobe sublux/reloc test (microtrauma, anterior synovial lining & capsule and IGHL)
- Apprehension test (macrotrauma)
What special tests could you perform to assess posterior instability? (4)
- Posterior Load & shift (post. capsule, norm ~9mm)
- Posterior Glide I, [tight capsule] (post. capsule)
- Jerk Test (Post. capsule, if + only 14% recover with PT alone)
- Posterior Glide II, [lax capsule] (post capsule)
What special test could you perform to assess inferior capsule and SGHL instability? (1)
Sulcus sign at 90 (no norm data)
When comparing sides, do you test the involved or uninvolved side first?
Uninvolved
MDI definition
Multi-directional instability
If pt tests positive (for instability) in initial 4 instability tests, and positive during impingement tests, would you classify them as primary or secondary impingement?
secondary impingement
If pt tests negative (for instability) in initial 4 instability tests, and positive during impingement tests, would you classify them as primary or secondary impingement?
Primary impingement
What is the special term that refers to the way the joint returns to resting position after pressure on it is released?
Hysteresis
Hysteresis
The way the joint tissue springs back after being compressed/stretched
For special tests, how many times should do a non-resisted test and what is the purpose of each time?
3 times:
- get general idea
- implicate tissues
- corroborate finding
what is the term for when you have pushed a joint to its furthest and tightest position during stability testing?
Capsular end feel
Is springy rebound compliance/hystoresis or capsular end feel more important (in Dr. Davies opinion)?
- springy rebound compliance/hystoresis
How hard should you push when doing load and shift tests (and maybe its for any manual tests??)
9.5 lbs
What does SLAP stand for?
Superior Labrum, Anterior to Posterior
Where is a peel back mechanism SLAP found and why?
On the superior posterior labrum (between 10-12 on right) because greater tubersosity rubs against the labrum there
Where is an eccentric deceleration SLAP tear found?
anterior superior part of labrum, 12-2 on right side
Bankhart tears occur where?
Below “equator” of the glenoid on the superior anterior portion of the labrum.
Left Bankart is from 6-9, Right Bankart is from 3-6.
Draw the Clock Face diagram (probably have to specify if it is for Right or Left for the SLAP part)
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(link is to picture that is attached)
What three things could indicate a positive SLAP test?
- deep pain
- clicking/clunking
- pseudo-locking/locking especially clicking & clunking must be consistent; a few clicks and clunks here and there is not positive in and of itself. remember “one test is no test”
how many pain generators are in the sub-acromial space?
11!
In order from best to worst what are the top three SLAP tests?
- O’Brien’s Test
- Crank Test
- Speed’s Test
What special tests could you perform to test the Long Head of the Biceps (LHB)? (6)
- Yergason’s Test (also tests THL)
- Speed’s Test
- Neer Test
- Coracoid Impingement (+ is pain at Ant./Med.)
- Cross-over test (+ is pain at Med.)
- O’Brien’s Test (davies mentioned in lecture I think)
What special tests could you perform to check AC joint? (3)
- O’Brien’s Test
- AC Anterior-Posterior Sheer test
- Cross-over (hug) test (+ sup. pain)
What special tests could you use to evaluate supraspinatus impingement? (4)
- Neer Test
- Kawkins-Kennedy Test (only test that isolates supraspinatus)
- Coracoid Impingement test (+ lat. pain)
- Cross-over (hug) test (+ lat. pain)
What special test could you do to evaluate rotator cuff tear in the supraspinatus? (2)
- ERLS II (External rotation Lag Sign II)
- 90/90 Lag sign II
What special tests could you do to evaluate subscapularis impingement?
- Coracoid Impingement test (+ Ant. Med. Pain)
- Cross-Over (hug) test (+ med. pain)
What special test could you do to assess subscapularis rotator cuff tear? (1)
IRLS (internal rotation lag sigin)