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Fractures of the proximal humerus are often caused by what two things?

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  1. FOOSH (Fall on out-stretched hand)

2. Direct trauma to the areas

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Those who are at increased risk of Fracturing the proximal humerus are what two groups?

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  1. Children (growth plate)

2. Older adults (osteopenic/ osteoporotic bone)

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Conservative treatment of Fractures of the proximal humerus includes what methods?

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nondisplaced & stable (no surgery)

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Surgical outcomes of Fractures of the proximal humerus are poor/increased risk for complications when patient has what factors?

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  1. Hx smoking
  2. DM
  3. RA
  4. Neoplasms
  5. Severe osteoporosis
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What is ORIF for Fractures of the proximal humerus?

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Open Reduction Internal Fixation - Incision made to get to fraction site and hardware is placed to stabilize

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Neurovascular structures possible involved with fractures of the proximal humerus?

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  1. Circumflex Humeral Artery

2. Axillary Nerve (check function of lateral arm sensory and deltoid function)

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Clavicle fractures account for what % of all fractures?

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5-10%

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Clavicle fractures are commonly related to what 2 types of injuries?

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  1. FOOSH

2. Direct Trauma

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What potential secondary vascular/neurologic injuries to clavicle fractures?

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  1. Brachial plexus passes deep to middle clavicle
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When a clavicle fracture heals out of alignment, what is the possible outcome?

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angled downward might impinge on neurovascular structures

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What 4 things are you looking for in a physical examination for a clavicle fracture?

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  1. Guarded shoulder motion
  2. Supporting UE with contralateral UE
  3. Deformity (palpate bulge)
  4. Extreme tenderness
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What 2 signs should you check that are consistent with secondary brachial plexus injury due to clavicle fracture? What should you not test?

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  1. Radial pulse
  2. Neuro testing (sensation)

Do not test myotome -> can worsen injury

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80% of SC joint injuries are found in what 2 types of injuries?

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  1. Sport

2. MVC

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Describe the difference in joint stability (subluxed, unstable, stable) and ligament integrity (complete disruption, none, partial) for SC joint sprains:
Mild -
Moderate -
Severe -

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  1. Mild: stable joint without ligament integrity compromise
  2. Moderate: subluxed joint with partial ligament compromise
  3. Severe: unstable joint with complete ligament disruption
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A patient with SC joint injury will present with what 4 things?

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  1. Hx
  2. Observable deformity
  3. Local tenderness
  4. Pain with shoulder motion
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What are 3 possible mechanisms for AC joint injury?

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  1. Fall
  2. Spot
  3. MVC
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If the AC is damaged in an ac joint injury, what motion will this compromise?

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compromised horizontal stability

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If the CC is damaged in an ac joint injury, what motion will this compromise?

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compromised vertical stability

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In the physical exam of an AC joint injury, what 5 things are you looking for?

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  1. Weakness with shoulder (AROM/MMT)
  2. Local Tenderness (+ AC Joint Palpation Test)
  3. Possible observable deformity
  4. Possible Swelling
  5. Pain with shoulder motion
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The most common type 1 separation of an AC joint injury includes injury to what ligament with what type of joint instability?

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  1. AC lig sprain

2. No joint instability

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Type 2 separation of an AC joint injury includes injury to what ligament with what type of joint instability?

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  1. Ruptured AC ligament and Sprained CC lig

2. Clavicle unstable

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For a Type 1/2 separation of an AC joint injury,
How long is the patient immobilized?
What exercises do you begin with?
What exercises do you progress to?

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  1. Typically brief period of immobilization/ sling use (1-2 weeks)
  2. Gentle ROM (PROM->AROM), isometric exercises
  3. Progression to scap stab exercises
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Type 3 separation of an AC joint injury includes injury to what ligament/muscles with what type of joint instability?

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  1. Rupture of AC and CC lig and detached deltoid and trap muscle
  2. Clavicle unstable in vertical and horizontal planes
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For a type 3 separation of an AC joint injury, describe difference between surgery vs. conservative method.

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  1. Immobilized
  2. Progress to PROM 2-3 weeks after
  3. Progress to shoulder strengthening
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If limitations of type 3 separation of an AC joint injury persist for >/= 3 months, what should occur?
reconstruction
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Type 4 separation of an AC joint injury includes injury to what ligament/muscles?
Rupture of all supporting structures and clavicle displaced through trap muscle
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For type 4,5,6 separation of an AC joint injury, how is it immediately managed? Progression?
1. Surgically managed 2. Progress toward full ROM/strength 3. Manual therapy as appropriate 4. Scap stab/proprioceptive training
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Scapular dyskinesia is defined as abnormal movements to the scapula, including:
Decrease: 1. posterior tilting 2. Upward rotation 3. Clavicle retraction
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A hyperactive ____ muscle and impaired motor performance of ____ muscles can lead to scapular dyskinesia
1. Hyperactive upper trap 2. Impaired motor performance - Lower & Mid Traps - Serratus Anterior
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Diminished soft tissue extensibility/flexibility of what can cause scapular dyskinesia?
1. Pec minor 2. Posterior capsule tightness - push head of humerus anterior 3. Levator scap, lats, GH ER
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What is calcific tendonitis of the rotator cuff? | Females (>/
Calcification of the tendons - biceps/supraspinatus tendons | Females>males
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What is rotator cuff tendinosis?
Microtrauma
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What tissue abnormalities can lead to Subacromial Impingement of the rotator cuff?
1. Anatomic abnormalities of acromion 2. Bursitis 3. Calcific bone spur 4. Tendon thickening
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What other abnormalities can lead to Subacromial Impingement of the rotator cuff?
1. Altered scapulothoracic/scapulohumeral kinematics 2. Postural abnormalities (foreword head posture and rounded shoulders) 3. Superior translation of humeral head during elevation - Decreased GH joint stability - “tight” posterior capsular
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What is the typical clinical progression of tendonitis of the rotator cuff?
Tendonitis -> degenerative tendinopathy ->partial thickness tear ->full thickness tear
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What is the goal when working with a patient who has tendonitis of the rotator cuff?
stop movement to later stages
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What symptoms/functional activities are difficult for patient with rotator cuff tendinopathy?
1. Dull ache lateral upper/ lower arm 2. Reaching away from body painful 3. Abduction difficult 4. Over shoulder-level activities painful
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Where is the common pain distribution of rotator cuff tendinopathy?
Lateral proximal upper arm
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Why is there a possibly painful GH arc when lifting arm above head? What is the degree of arc?
where we need posterior tipping but it's lacking | 60-120 deg of shoulder elevation
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T/F Tender at tendon insertion of rotator cuff tendinopathy.
True
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With a patient with rotator cuff tendinopathy, where will we see muscle guarding?
Muscle guarding peri-scapular musculature (traps)
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With a patient with rotator cuff tendinopathy, where will we see muscle tightness?
Pec minor
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With a patient with rotator cuff tendinopathy, where will we see decreased capsule length?
Posterior
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With a patient with rotator cuff tendinopathy, where will we see muscle performance impairments?
Serratus anterior and lower trap
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T/F Long-Term outcomes of surgical management are comparable to conservative intervention for rotator cuff tears
True, Persistent pain/ disability > 1/3 of patients (regardless of Tx)
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What type of resistance (if any) used on Traumatic tear vs degenerative tear of rotator cuff?
1. Traumatic tear (no resistance testing) | 2. degenerative tear (gradual process, total absence of resistance during MMT)
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Physical examination of rotator cuff tears:
1. Significant weakness with shoulder (limited AROM, weak/ absent shoulder resistance testing) 2. Compensation with scapular motion when attempting to elevate UE (skipping supraspinatus downward motion on humeral head)
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With older adults >60 postural changes, you see more thoracic kyphosis which can lead to what changes to the humeral head?
humeral head more anterior -> not as good posterior tipping of scapula and impingement occurs
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What is the critical zone for older adults >60 in regard to their rotator cuff?
supraspinatus is no longer vascular so when tearing starts, it can not repair
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Infiltration of what into the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscle tears that will influence rotator cuff strength and is a negative prognostic factor?
Fatty infiltration
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Biceps tendon instability is commonly associated with what muscular tears?
subscap tears (inability to hold humeral head in anterior motion)
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Bicep tendon tendinopathy mechanism?
microtrauma
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Bicep tendon tendinopathy tender where?
in bicipital groove
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Bicep tendon tendinopathy pain with what (tests)?
with tensile loading (MMT supination, flexion, Yorgason’s test, speed test)
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Rupture of the biceps tendon commonly occurs where?
occur at origin or upon exit of bicipital groove
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Common presentation of a bicep tendon rupture?
1. Popeye deformity (bulge, biceps muscle retracts distally) 2. Most commonly age > 50 years 3. Hx biceps tendinosis
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What is adhesive capsulitis?
pathological process that effects capsule – irritation, synovial hypertrophy
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What is the incidence of adhesive capsulitis?
a. Incidence 3-5 % b. Women > Men c. 5th and 6th decades of life
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What are risk factors for adhesive capsulitis?
i. DM (5-6x more likely) | ii. Prior history in either shoulder
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What is the normal progression of adhesive capsulitis (how many years)?
Normal function regained ~ 2 years following onset
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Describe adhesive capsulitis stage 1: pre-adhesive
(0-3 months) 1. Early loss of ER ROM with intact strength 2. hyper vascular, hypertrophic synovitis; and normal capsular tissue
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Describe adhesive capsulitis stage 2: freezing stage
(4-12 months) 1. Multidirectional motion loss 2. “thickened, hyper vascular synovitis described as having a Christmas tree appearance” 3. Loss of axillary fold (necessary so humerus can drop down in elevation – if not bicep tendon, bursa aggravation)
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Describe adhesive capsulitis stage 3: Maturation
9-15 months 1. Symptoms: - Pain at end-range and possibly at night - Significant multi-directional A/PROM limitations 2. Tissue: Less synovitis, progressive capsuloligamentous fibrosis 3. Loss of axillary fold
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Describe adhesive capsulitis stage 4: Thawing
15-24 months 1. Symptoms a. Minimal pain b. Gradual return in ROM c. Stiffness may remain 2. Tissue: Fibrosis remain, receding synovial involvement
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What are the pharmacologic medical interventions for adhesive capsulitis?
NSAIDs, oral steroids (decrease inflammatory response early stages)
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What is MUA for adhesive capsulitis? What are the increased risk? What is the goal?
MUA (manipulation under anesthesia – opening capsule up) 1. Increased risk for: fracture (humerus), subscapularis rupture, labral tear, and biceps tendon injury 2. Goal: Get them into clinic soon to maintain ROM up
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What is Hydro dilatation (Brisement) for adhesive capsulitis?
using fluid to stretch joint out within
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What is arthroscopy for adhesive capsulitis?
going in with scope to clean out area, open up capsule areas to promote increase ROM
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What is open release for adhesive capsulitis?
incision to access capsule (more tissue damage)
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OSTEOARTHROPATHY of the Glenohumeral Joint is more commonly seen in patients who:
1. Have Hx of shoulder injury/chronic pain | 2. Older age
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What is the symptom of OSTEOARTHROPATHY of the Glenohumeral Joint?
Anterolateral shoulder pain
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What are you looking for in the physical exam of OSTEOARTHROPATHY of the Glenohumeral Joint?
1. Multi-directional A/PROM limitations (pain/ firm or bony end-feel) 2. Audible/ palpable crepitus 3. Shoulder weakness/ dyskinesia 4. Diminished joint mobility 5. Possible relief of pain with traction mobilization
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T/F OSTEOARTHROPATHY of the AC Joint can cause concomitant impingement syndrome and/ or rotator cuff tendinopathy.
True
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What are the symptoms of OSTEOARTHROPATHY of the AC joint?
i. Pain local to area of ACJ | ii. Painful with overhead activities (full elevation) /reaching across trunk
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What are you looking for in the physical exam of OSTEOARTHROPATHY of the SC joint?
i. Focal tenderness ACJ line ii. Painful/ limited shoulder AROM (elevation, horizontal adduction) iii. Hypomobility of ACJ
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What is AMBRI of a hypermobile shoulder?
Atraumatic Multidirectional Bilateral for Rehabilitation and possibly Inferior capsular shift surgery (generally hypermobile throughout entire body, CT disease)
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What is TUBS of a hypermobile shoulder?
Traumatic Unilateral Bankart needing/ responding to Surgery
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What are the common MOI of posterior shoulder hypermobility?
1. Seizure 2. electric shock 3. trauma (diving into pool, MVC)
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What are the symptoms of posterior shoulder hypermobility?
1. Symptoms of instability with shoulder in flexed/ abducted position (pushing door open) 2. Pain severe
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What are you looking for in the physical exam of a posteriorly hypermobile shoulder?
1. Limited/ painful shoulder AROM (ER, elevation) | 2. Observable prominence posterior shoulder
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What is the common MOI of inferior shoulder hypermobility? What symptom?
Carrying heavy object by side | Pain
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What are you looking for in the physical exam of an inferiorly hypermobile shoulder?
1. Shoulder locked in abducted position | 2. Sulcus observable (gapping at lateral joint line)
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What is the most common direction of GH dislocation?
Anterior (the least stable)
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What is the common MOI of anterior shoulder hypermobility?
abduction/ ER/ extension
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What is the symptom of anterior shoulder hypermobility?
1. Feeling of shoulder mal-placement following acute event
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What are you looking for in the physical exam of an anteriorly hypermobile shoulder?
1. Observed self-immobilization by patient (slightly abducted/ externally rotated) 2. Spasm/ guarding to stabilize the joint 3. Positive instability tests (modified relocation test) 4. Possible hypomobility of posterior G-H capsule 5. Painful/ limited AROM 6. Painful/ limited/ guarded PROM
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What is a Hill-sacks lesion, a potential complications of anterior dislocation?
compression of the posterior humeral head secondary to impaction of glenoid
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What is a Bankart lesion, a potential complications of anterior dislocation?
Avulsion injury of anterior inferior labrum | +/- capsular injury
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What are the presentations of a Bankart lesion?
a. Clicking/ clunking/ popping/ locking b. Deep shoulder pain c. Hx trauma (dislocation), recurrent subluxations
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T/F There is not a greater risk among young athletes subsequent glenohumeral dislocation following initial dislocation.
False, there is a. <20 y/o: 70-85% b. 20-40 y/o: 50-70% c. > 40 y/o: 10-15%
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Multi-directional instability of the shoulder joint
1. Hypermobility syndrome 2. Pt may report ability to sublux G-H joint at will 3. Repetitive stress can increase risk of degenerative changes to rotator cuff, joint surfaces, and other bony/soft tissue structures
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What is a SLAP lesion?
Superior Labral lesion that are both Anterior and Posterior (bicep tendon inserts)
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SLAP lesions are associated with what type of athletes?
Overhead athletes
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T/F Patient with SLAP lesion commonly presents with concomitant rotator cuff lesion.
True
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What is the presentation of a SLAP lesion?
1. Aggravation with repetitive overhead activities 2. Hx FOOSH/ traction trauma 3. Glenohumeral IR ROM limitations 4. Muscle performance impairments (scapulothoracic, scapulohumeral, rotator cuff) 5. Locking/ clicking/ popping/ catching with shoulder motion 6. Most often concomitant rotator cuff/ intra-articular/ biceps tendon/ ACJ injuries
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Describe a type 1 SLAP lesion
Fraying and degeneration of the superior labrum with a normal biceps tendon anchor
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Describe a type 2 SLAP lesion
Fraying of the superior labrum, but hallmark is pathologic detachment of labrum and biceps anchor from superior glenoid
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Describe a type 3 SLAP lesion
Superior labrum has vertical tear analogous to bucket-handle tear Remaining rim of labral tissue is well anchored to glenoid and biceps anchor is intact
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Describe a type 4 SLAP lesion
Vertical tear of superior labrum and extends to a variable extent up into the biceps tendon as well
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Pitchers with GIRD will exhibit what ER -> IR arc
136.9° ER and 40.1° IR at 90° abduction
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Pitchers with GIRD will have an increase in retroversion of how many?
17 deg
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Pitchers with GIRD will have stronger what movements? Weaker what movements?
1. Throwing shoulder stronger with IR and ADDuction, 2. weaker with ER
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The overhead throwing athlete will present with what type of posture?
1. Protracted, anteriorly tilted scapula 2. Pec minor tightness &/or guarding 3. Lower trap weakness

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