Shoulder Conditions Flashcards

1
Q

What are some signs of shoulder dislocation?

A

Shoulder may be visibly deformed, swollen and bruised. Movement will be severely restricted

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2
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Are the majority of shoulder dislocations anterior or posterior?

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Over 90% are anterior dislocations

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3
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What position will the arm be after an anterior shoulder dislocation?

A

external rotation and slight abduction

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4
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What is bankart lesion caused from shoulder dislocation?

A

When part of the glenoid labrum is torn off by the dislocation

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5
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What causes a Hill-Sachs lesion?

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When the shoulder dislocates anteriorly and is then pulled back by infraspinatus and teres minor hitting and breaking a bit off the anterior lip of the glenoid fossa

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6
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What are some causes of posterior shoulder dislocation?

A

Electrocution, epileptic seizure, FOOSH

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7
Q

Although difficult to diagnose on x-ray what sign indicates a posterior shoulder dislocations?

A

Humeral head appears more like a lightbulb and glenohumeral distance increases

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8
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In what types of dislocations of the shoulder are rotator cuff tears most common?

A

Inferior and posterior dislocations

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9
Q

What age group are most likely to experience clavicle fractures?

A

Children and young adults

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10
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How are clavicle fractures usually treated?

A

Conservatively using a sling

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11
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What position will the affected upper limb be after a clavicle fracture?

A

Dropped and adducted

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12
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What does malunion mean as a fracture healing complication?

A

Uniting in an suboptimal position

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13
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What does non-union mean as a fracture healing complication?

A

Failure of the two end of break to unite

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14
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What is inpingement syndrome?

A

Where the supraspinatus tendon impinges on the coracobrachialis-acromegaly arch becoming irritated and inflamed

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15
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In which movements will pain in inpingement syndrome be worse?

A

When shoulder is flexed, abducted and over head movements

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