Shoulder OSCE

Question 1

2 functional joints of shoulder?

Answer 1

Suprahumeral

Scapulothoracic

Question 2

3 true synovial joints of shoulder?

Answer 2

GH
SC
AC

Question 3

3 bones that make up shoulder girdle?

Answer 3

Clavicle
Humerus
Scapula

Question 4

Joints responsible for early shoulder abduction?

Answer 4

Glenohumeral and suprahumeral

Question 5

Joints responsible for mid-late shoulder abduction?

Answer 5

Scapulothoracic
SC
AC
*anything involving the scapula

Question 6

Motions of the scapula

Answer 6

Elevation
Depression
Protraction (abduction)
Retraction (adduction)
Upward (forward) tilt
Upward and downward depression

Question 7

How does the SC joint move in abduction?

Answer 7

Distal - superior
Proximal - inferior
Test by having pt shrug

Question 8

How does SC joint move in flexion?

Answer 8

Distal - anteriorly
Proximal - posteriorly
Test by having pt reach for ceiling

Question 9

What is the order of the Spencer technique?

Answer 9

EFC CART

Question 10

What type of technique is Spencer?

Answer 10

Low velocity high amplitude springing articulatory technique for GH
Can also be used to DX, ME, MFR
Designed to articulate humeral head throughout ROM while stretching periarticular soft tissues

Question 11

In a horizontal extension dysfunction where is pts hand?

Answer 11

Affected arm up and hand on doc shoulder