Shoulder pathology 2 Flashcards
popeye deformity is
Bicep tendon (usually the long head) tears causing the muscle to bunch up and form a ball of muscle in the upper arm The tear usually occurs suddenly short might still stay attached while long is teared
popeye deformity mainly affects
over 50 yrs
what is calcific tendinitis
Calcium crystal deposit within the substance of the supraspinatus(critical zone) or biceps tendons
symptoms of effusion (4)
Swelling - mild to severe
Pain - suttle throb to sharp pain
Stiffness - limit range of motion or entirely immobilize the joint
Redness/warmth - associated with inflammation
septic effusion most commonly caused by _______
an symptoms
Most commonly caused by bacteria
Symptoms are rapid and painful
Infection may be caused by systemic infection through bloodstream or through a wound or medical procedure
risk facts for septic effusion (5)
Older age Diabetes HIV Intravenous drug use Joint replacement
aseptic effusion caused by
not caused by infection
Sports injury, car accident, serious fall
RSI - Commonly associated with bursitis and tenosynovitis
SA-SD Bursal Effusion/Bursitis sign
Teardrop Sign – effusion – teardrop shaped thickening of the bursa distal to lateral edge of greater tuberosity
what is frozen shoulder
adhesive capsulitis
shoulder capsule thickens and becomes tight
Stiff bands of tissue — called adhesions — develop less synovial fluid in the joint
what does labral tear cause
pain and a catching sensation with movement of the shoulder
labral tear result of
an injury to the shoulder, such as falling on an outstretched hand.
excess motion of the humerus moving around on the glenoid
may be due to extra unstable shoulder
what is a labral cyst and what is it AKA
pockets of joint fluid that develop outside of the joint under tears of the labrum
also known as ganglia (or a ganglion)
what is avulsion fracture
greater and lesser tuberosity at insertion of rc tendons
what is hill sachs deformity
depression fracture of posterior humeral head secondary to recurrent anterior dislocation
AC joints sign
“Geyser sign (effusion at the acromioclavicular joint) in a patient with total rotator cuff rupture”