shoulder soft tissue injuries Flashcards

1
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what kind of joint is the shoulder joint?

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a synovial ball and socket

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2
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what % of the humeral head is in contact with the glenoid fossa at any time?

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25-35%

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what are the static stabilisers of the shoulder joint?

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-labrum
-glenohumeral ligaments

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what are the dynamic stabilisers of the shoulder?

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-rotator cuff muscles
-deltoid muscle

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5
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how much synovial fluid does a normal shoulder joint hold?

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10-30 mls

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6
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what are the attachments of the shoulder joint capsule?

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-around the margins of the labrum proximally
-around the anatomical neck of humerus distally
-attaches a fingers breath below the surgical neck

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7
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what is the shoulder joint capsule re-inforced by?

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-ligaments - superior, middle and inferior GH ligaments and the coraco-humeral ligament
-Rc muscles
-long head of biceps gives anterior support

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8
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what can occur if the inferior GH ligament is torn?

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multidirectional instability

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9
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what is the function of the glenoid labrum?

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deepens the socket to increase stability

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10
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what part of the labrum is most vulnerable to injury as a result of anterior dislocation?

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@ 2 o clock - there is a fold of synovial membrane - most vulnerable part

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11
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what is the matsen classification?

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divides shoulder instability events into the traumatic, unidirectional, Bankart lesion, and surgery (TUBS) and AMBRI classification

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what does TUBS stand for- ie what are the types of recurrent shoulder instability?

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-traumatic aetiology
-unidirectional instability
-bankart lesion
-surgery required

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13
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what does AMBRI stand for in terms of shoulder instability?

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-atraumatic
-multidirectional instability may be present
-bilateral
-rehabilitation is the treatment of choice
-inferior capsular shift -surgery required if conservative treatment fails

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14
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according to matsen what are the 2 ways to classify shoulder instability?

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  • TUBS
    -AMBRI
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15
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what is laxity in relation to a joint

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laxity refers to the degree of looseness or instability in a joint

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16
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what is the stanmore triangle classification of shoulder instability?

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-Stanmore classification system proposes three types of shoulder instability
-It looks at both the things that are part of the shoulder’s structure and those that are not. It also says that there’s a range of issues that can happen, not just one specific problem

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17
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what are the 3 types of instabilities according to the Stanmore triangle?

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-polar type I
-polar type II
-polar type III

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18
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Describe polar type I

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-these patients usually present with a positive apprehension test in an anterior direction
-traumatic injury -TUBS
-may have RC weakness

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Describe polar type Ii

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-Patients in this group present with positive anterior apprehension test with signs of increased capsular laxity, excessive external rotation
-atraumatic - AMBRI

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Describe polar type III

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patients in this group show suppression of rotator cuff muscles, abnormal muscle patterning - ie delta and pecs compensate for mvt

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21
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in what direction does dislocation of the shoulder joint occur most often?

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anterior direction

then inferior

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22
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what are examples of tests that test for anterior instability?

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-apprehension test
-apprehension relocation test

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23
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what is an example of a test that examines posterior instability?

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the jerk test

24
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what is an example of a test that examines inferior instability?

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sulcus sign

25
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what test examines multidirectional instability?

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rowe test

26
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how is shoulder instability defined?

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-pathological increase in translators mvt that interfere with joint mvt and produce pain

27
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what factors is should instability classified on?

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-severity- ie subluxation or dislocation
-duration - acute or chronic
-occurence - single of recurrent
-mechanism - traumatic or non-traumatic
-direction - anterior/inferior / posterior/multidirectional

28
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what might the patient history include with an anterior Glenohumeral dislocation?

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-trauma -forced into excessive abduction & ER, or direct trauma onto humeral head
-pain NB
-they may report a feeling of the shoulder ‘popping out’
-report loss of function

29
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upon examination, what might a physio observe in a patient with an anterior shoulder dislocation?

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-loss of AROM and PROM
-positive apprehension test

30
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what does the apprehension test involve?

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-physio externally rotates shoulder with elbow flexed to 90 degrees in an abducted position
-patient will feel extreme pain and discomfort and express apprehension

31
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what does the apprehension relocation test involve?

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-physio abducts and externally rotates the shoulder and pushes the head of the humerus from anterior to posterior
-if this relocates or relieves the patients discomfort, they have a GH joint that has subluxed anteriorly

32
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what does the management of an acute shoulder dislocation involve - initially, 2 weeks and 6 weeks post op?

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  • x ray to rule out fracture
    -rest in sling for 2 weeks
    2 weeks post: scapular strengthening exercises and active range of motion exercises (but avoid positions w/ abduction and ER)
    6 weeks post op: gradual restoration of ROM & strength, continue scapular strengthening and RC strengthening etc
33
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what is the recurrence rate of an acute anterior shoulder dislocation?

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-17-96% - mean of 67%

34
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in what positions does anterior shoulder instability occur?

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-abduction
-lateral rotation

35
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compare traumatic vs atraumatic anterior shoulder instability

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-traumatic - following an acute episode of anterior shoulder dislocation
-atraumatic - as a result of repetitive stressing of external rotatory mvts eg swimmers & tennis players

36
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describe posterior shoulder instability

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traumatic
falling with arm in flexion/ adduction and internal rotation
seen in people who have seizures eg epilepsy - therefore NB subjective

37
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what does the jerk test involve?

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-stabilising the scapula with one hand, while the other hand holds the elbow w/ the arm in 90 degree abduction and IR and firm compression is applied to the shoulder joint
-arm is then horizontally adducted while maintaining the firm axial load

38
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what are the signs of a positive jerk test?

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-sudden jerk or clunk as the head of hummus moves back off the back of the glenoid

39
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describe the management of a posterior dislocation

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-reduction, immobilise in ER
-avoid horizontal flexion and IR for 6 weeks
-strengthening the posterior cuff muscles
-may be associated with posterior labrum tear which may need surgical repair

40
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what are the clinical features of multi-directional shoulder instability?

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-increase in joint volume - ie hypermobiity
-enlarged joint capsule
-lax and thin glenohumeral ligaments
-generalised laxity throughout the body
-positive instability ests

41
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how is multidirectional instability managed - conservative and surgically ?

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-physio - strengthening of rotator cuff and scapular stabilisers and proprioception retraining
-surgical - capsular shift - aims to tighten the ligaments and decreases the size of the shoulder capsule or a glenoid osteoplasty

42
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what happens when there is a glenoid labrum tear?

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-joint looses the negative pressure mechanism as the labrum creates a suction seal on capsule
-increase in mvt esp in anterior direction

43
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what is a SLAP labrum tear?

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-superior labrum anterior to posterior
- involves the attachment site of the biceps tendon located at the top of the shoulder joint.

44
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what does the patient usually report with a SLAP lesion?

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-clicking sounds
-locking of the shoulder
-a feeling that the shoulder doesnt feel right

45
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what is a Bankart lesion of the labrum?

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-injury to the anterior inferior part of the labrum
-involves the inferior Glenohumeral ligament
-humeral head shifts towards the front of the body

46
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what are examples of clinical features of a SLAP or Bankart lesion?

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-vague pain with overhead activities eg throwing or hitting
-pain in posterior/lateral shoulder
-mechanical symptoms of catching, locking, grinding etc
-pain while lying on shoulder
-decreased ROM
-loss of strength

47
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describe MOI’s for a slap lesion

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-traction / compression injuries
1. traction - sudden pull downwards - one loses hold of a heavy object
-pull of arm in upward direction -grabbing an overhead object
-forward pull of arm - eg water skiing
-overhead throwing
2. compression
-fall onto outstretched arm
-direct blow to shoulder

48
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Explain the 4 types of SLAP lesion

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-type 1 - degenerative & attachment of LHB to labrum is stable
-type 2 - damaged/frayed - attachment of LHB is unstable
- type 3- bucket handle tear of superior labrum, but doesn’t extend to LHB tendon but attachment is unstable
-type 4- bucket handle tear of superior labrum extending to the LHB tendon

49
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what are examples of tests that can be done to see if a labral tear is present?

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-biceps load test
-O’Briens active compression test
-crank test

50
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what are the physio aims with a labral tear?

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-reduce pain
-restore ROM
-stabilise joint via rotator cuff strengthening
-post surgical rehab
-functional re-education to facilitate return to work and normal activity

51
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what are other terms to describe frozen shoulder?

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adhesive capsulitis
contracted shoulder

52
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what are important clinical features of a ‘frozen’ shoulder?

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-pain is greater than stiffness or stiffness is greater than pain
-limited or blocked rotation NB
-loss of AROM=PROM
-must be accompanied by normal radiographic finding’s

53
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what characteristics is a frozen shoulder commonly associated with?

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-female gender
-40-60 years
-trauma
-diabetes - due to cell changes
-thyroid disease - due to cell changes
-prolonged immobilisation
-post op

54
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what are the principles of management of a frozen shoulder?

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-advice and education - easy to understand explanation to the patient about their condition
-reduce pain - relative rest avoiding aggravating activities and doing exercises in pain free ROM
-correct joint and ST mobility - maximise joint mobility ROM exercises
-local and global muscle control strength, endurance and proprioception
-re education to facilitate return to work

55
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Describe shoulder OA

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  • 3rd most common joint to be affected by OA
    -cartilage covering joint surfaces becomes thin and roughens up
    -the bone underneath the cartilage reacts by growing thicker and becoming broader
    -pain , swelling and reduced ROM
56
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describe OA of the AC joint

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  • degeneration of the AC joint
    -joint space narrows due to inflammation or formation of osteophytes which can aggravate the subacromial bursa and decrease ROM
    -ache into the deltoid region