Shoulder Part 2: Exam 3 Flashcards
Injuries to the shoulder complex
- bony
- ligament
- muscle
- tendon
- overuse
What causes a clavicle fracture?
- FOOSH
- direct impact
- fall on tip of shoulder
What does FOOSH mean?
Fall on out stretch hand
Symptoms of clavicle fracture
- Clavicle may appear lower or more prominent in the middle third
- pain on palpation
- swelling
- deformity
- point tenderness
Management of clavicle fracture
- closed reduction
- sling
- immobilize with figure 8brace for 6-8 weeks
- may require surgery
Where is the most common place for a clavicle fracture?
Middle third
What causes a scapula fracture?
Direct impact or force transmitted thru humerus
Symptoms of scapula fracture
Pain during shoulder movement
- swelling
- point tenderness
Management of scapula fracture
- sling immediately
- follow up with x-ray
- sling for 3 weeks
What causes a humeral shaft fracture?
- direct blow
- FOOSH
What is the danger of a humeral fracture?
Nerve and blood supply
Symptoms of humerus fracture
- pain
- swelling
- point tenderness
- decreased ROM
Management of humerus fracture
-immediate application of splint, treat for shock, refer
Difference in management of humeral fracture and proximal fracture
H: remove from activity for 3-4 months
P: incapacitation for 2-6 months
What causes a SC sprain?
- indirect force
- Blunt trauma
Symptoms of grade 1 SC sprain
Pain and slight disability
Symptoms of grade 2 SC sprain
- pain
- subluxation with deformity
- swelling
- point tenderness
- decreased ROM
Grade 3 SC sprain symptoms
- gross deformity (dislocation)
- pain
- swelling
- decreased ROM
When is a SC sprain life threatening?
If it dislocates posteriorly
Management of SC sprain
- RICE
- reduction
- immobilize for 3-5 weeks
- graded reconditioning
what causes an AC sprain?
- direct blow
- upward force from the humerus
- FOOSH
Symptoms of AC sprain
-pain with direct Alsatian and stress to joint
What can AC sprain be confused with?
AC joint contusion
How many grades of AC sprain?
1-6 based on severity
Grade 2 AC sprain symptom
-deformity