Sports Flashcards
What view do you get to identify acromial morphology?
supraspinatus outlet view
What are the radiographic findings with subacromial impingement? (6)
- proximal humerus migration;
- traction osteophytes;
- CA lig. calcification;
- GT cysts;
- Type III acromion;
- OS acromiale
What is the most common RTC tendon to calcify?
supraspinatus
What are the treatment options for calcific tendinitis?
- NSAID, physio;
- steroids;
- ECSWT;
- decompression - a) open, b) arthroscopic - only as last resort
What is the medial-to-lateral distance of the SS on the footprint?
14-16 mm
What is the Seebauer classification of RTC arthropathy?
Type IA - centered, stable;
Type IB - centered, medialized;
Type IIA - decentered, stable;
Type IIB - decentered, unstable
How do you perform a zanca view?
cephalic tilt 10-15 degrees from AP + 50% penetration
What is the most reliable P/E test for AC joint pathology?
cross body adduction test
What xray shows glenoid bone loss in shoulder?
West Point view
What xray shows Hill-Sachs lesion best?
Stryker view
How do you treat an overtightened anterior shoulder for stabilization post-procedure?
Z-lengthening of subscapularis
What are the complications of Putti-Platt and Magnuson-Stack procedures for anterior stabilization? (2)
- decreased external rotation;
- posterior loading + glenoid wear
How do you perform a Stryker notch view?
hand placed on top of head with 10 degrees of cephalic tilt
What is the most common arthroscopic finding with shoulder dislocation?
anteroinferior labral/capsular avulsion
What are the primary stabilizers to posterior shoulder D/L?
- posterior band IGHL;
- subscapularis;
- CH ligament
What are the indications for a McLaughlin procedure?
- chronic dislocation <6 months old;
- reverse Hill-Sachs defect <50%
What are the indications for hemiarthroplasty for posterior D/L of the shoulder?
- chronic dislocation >6 months old;
- GH OA;
- head collapse;
- reverse Hill-Sachs defect >50%
What are the MRI findings of MDI?
- patulous inferior capsule;
- Bankart;
- Kim lesion;
- bony erosion of glenoid
What must be addressed when attempting to operate on an MDI shoulder?
- inferior capsular shift;
- plication of redundant capsule in a balanced fashion;
- rotator interval closure;
- anterior/posterior lesions
Name 3 complications of Luxatio Erecta?
- axillary nerve palsy;
- axillary artery thrombosis;
- RTC tear
Where is the most common attachment of the biceps anchor?
posterior to the 12 o’clock position
What is the Snyder classification of SLAP tears?
Type I - fraying, intact anchor;
Type II - fraying with detached anchor (most common);
Type III - bucket handle with intact anchor;
Type IV - bucket handle with detached anchor
What intraoperative test can be done to confirm presence of a SLAP tear?
“peel back” test - lift off of biceps anchor with 90 degrees of external rotation and abduction
What are physical therapy indications for a SLAP?
- GIRD;
- scapular dyskinesis;
- RTC strengthen/ROM
What shoulder condition is associated with internal impingement of the shoulder?
GIRD
What is a Bennett lesion in the shoulder?
glenoid exostosis of posterior glenoid caused by internal impingement
What are the spectrum of diseases associated with internal impingement of the shoulder?
- fraying of the posterior cuff (PASTA lesion);
- posterior superior labral lesions;
- hypertrophy and scarring of posterior capsule/glenoid;
- posterior glenoid cartilage damage
What nerve is at most risk with posterior capsular release?
inferior suprascapular nerve (infraspinatus)
What are the operative indicators for internal impingement?
- failed 6/12 non-op;
- PASTA >50%;
- Bennett lesions
What are associated conditions with GIRD? (3)
- GH instability;
- SLAP;
- internal impingement
What specific MRI do you need in GIRD to see associated lesions?
MRI in ABER view
What are 3 specific physical therapy maneuvers for GIRD Tx?
- posterior capsule stretch (sleeper’s);
- pectoral minor stretch;
- subsar/seratus strengthen
(Need 6 months physical therapy)
What is the definition of little leaguer’s shoulder?
Salter Harris Type I # of proximal humerus
What is the weakest portion of the growth plate?
hypertrophic zone
What are the complications of undiagnosed little leaguer’s shoulder? (2)
- growth arrest;
- angular deformity
What are the most common at risk sports for posterior labral tear?
- football lineman (blocking);
- weightlifters (bench press)
What is the diagnostic test of choice for posterior labral tear?
MRA
What are the contraindications to TSA in GH OA? (4)
- active infection;
- deltoid dysfunction;
- insufficient bone stock;
- RTC arthropathy
What is the Walch classification of glenoid wear?
Type A - concentric wear;
Type B - biconcave wear;
Type C - retroversion wear >25 degrees with posterior subluxation
What is the position of fusion of the shoulder?
30 degrees flexion;
30 degrees IR;
30 degrees ABD
What are the 2 most important anatomical structural implications in frozen shoulder?
- corahumeral ligament;
- rotator interval
What is the pathology behind frozen shoulder?
fibroblastic proliferation
What are 5 common associated conditions with adhesive capsulitis?
- diabetes;
- thyroid disease;
- previous Sx (lung/breast);
- prolonged immobilization;
- prolonged hospitalization
What is the first motion loss in adhesive capsulitis?
ER
What is the important MRI finding in frozen shoulder?
loss of inferior axillary recess
What is the classification of shoulder AVN?
Cruess classification:
Stage I - normal xray, changed on MRI;
Stage II - sclerosis, no collapse;
Stage III - crescent sign;
Stage IV - flattening and collapse;
Stage V - degeneration extends to glenoid
What is the most common site of humeral head AVN?
superior middle articular portion
What is the Tx for AVN humeral head and associated?
Creuss I and II - core decompression;
Creuss III - humeral head resurfacing if enough remaining epiphyseal bone stock;
Creuss III and IV - hemiarthroplasty;
Creuss V - TSA due to involvement of glenoid
What are 4 testable causes of scapulothoracic crepitus?
- osteochondroma;
- elastofibroma dorsi;
- skapulothoracic dyskinesis;
- bursitis
What are the operative options for scapulothoracic crepitus?
- removal of osseus lesions;
- removal of ST tumors;
- bursectomy;
- resection of scapular border
Define/Direction/Nerve of:
- medial scapular winging;
- lateral scapular winging
- medial winging - absent pull of serratus (long thoracic);
- lateral winging - absent pull of trapezius (spinal accessory)
What is the most common cause of lateral scapular winging?
iatrogenic damage to spinal accessory nerve due to neck Sx
What is the most common cause of medial scapular winging?
repetitive stretch injury with head tilted away during overhead activity
What are the Tx options for lateral scapular winging?
- trap. strengthening;
- nerve exploration if nerve injury;
- Eden-Lange transfer - lateralize levator scapula/rhomboids (medial to lateral transfer);
- scapulothoracic fusion
What are the causes of suprascapular notch entrapment?
- ganglion cyst;
- transverse scapular ligament entrapment;
- callus from scapular #;
- tumor
What are the indications for suprascapular nerve decompression?
- failure of 1 year non-op;
- compressive mass in suprascapular notch
What are the causes of compression at the spinoglenoid notch?
- posterior labral tears;
- spinoglenoid ligament entrapment;
- ganglion cyst;
- traction injury
What approach do you use to decompress the spinoglenoid notch?
posterior approach to shoulder
What surgical techniques to address sites of compression in TO syndrome? (5)
- repair clavicle/1st rib non union;
- transaxillary 1st rib resection (90% good results);
- scalene takedown;
- pectoralis minor tenotomy;
- release fibroanomalous bands
What 2 xray films must you order in suspected TO syndrome?
- C-spine xray - R/O cervical rib;
- chest xray - R/O Pancoast tumor
Name 3 provocative tests for TO syndrome and describe each.
- Wright-Aber with neck away causes a) loss of pulse and b) reproduction of symptoms;
- Adson - extend arm with neck extended toward affected arm = loss of pulse and reproduction of symptoms;
- Roos - open and close hands overhead = loss of pulse and reproduction of symptoms
What is Paget-Schroetter syndrome?
TO syndrome due to SC vein compression due to scalene hypertrophy
What are vascular causes of TO syndrome? (2)
- compressed subclavicle vessel;
- aneurysm
What are the causes of TO syndrome? (5)
- scalene abnormalities;
- scapular ptosis;
- clavicle/1st rib malunion;
- cervical rib;
- vertebrae TP
What are the pathophys. principles of TO syndrome?
compression of NV bundle as it passes over 1st rib or through scalenes
What is the Tx algorithm for TO syndrome induced hand emboli?
- acute heparinization or TPA;
- 7-10 days of neparin;
- 3/12 of warfarin or equivalent
What are the risk factors for Brachial Neuritis/Parsonage-Turner syndrome/neurologic amyotrophy? (5)
- viral infections;
- immunizations;
- medications;
- extreme stress;
- autoimmune disease
What are the 1 year and 3 year outcomes for Brachial Neuritis?
35% recover at 1 year;
90% recover at 3 years
What are the contents of the quadrilateral space? (2)
- axillary nerve;
- posterior humeral circumflex artery
What are the boundaries of the quadrilateral space? (4)
- superior - teres minor;
- inferior - teres major;
- medial - long head of triceps;
- lateral - humerus
What is the Tx algorithm for quadrilateral space syndrome?
- non-op - most recover within 3-6/12;
- Sx nerve decompression
What are the indications for quadrilateral space syndrome decompression? (3)
- failed non-op;
- sig. weakness + disability;
- space occupying lesion
Describe the Sx technique for open quadrilateral space syndrome.
- lateral decubitus;
- 3-4 cm incision over QS;
- identify posterior border of deltoid;
- retract sup/lat;
- identify fat;
- avoid/protect axillary nerve/PHC artery
What are 3 at risk structures for athletes with scapulothoracic dyskinesis?
- labrum;
- RTC;
- capsule
What is the physical therapy emphasis for scapulothoracic dyskinesis? (4)
- core strength;
- scapular stabilization;
- RTC strength;
- teaching throwing mechanism
What is the most common location for pec. major rupture?
tendinous avulsion
What are the indications for non-op Tx of pec major rupture? (3)
- partial ruptures;
- musclotendinous ruptures;
- low demand patients
What are the indications for open exploration + pec major repair? (2)
- tendon avulsions from humerus;
- high level athletes
What are the risk factors for triceps rupture?
- systemic illness (osteodystrophy);
- steroids;
- fluoroquinolone;
- chronic olecranon bursitis;
- previous triceps surgery
What is the xray hallmark of triceps rupture?
“flake sign” - self explanatory
What are the indications for triceps repair? (2)
- complete avulsions;
- >50% partial tears with weakness to gravity
What are the indications for non-op Tx of triceps tears?
- partial tears - able to extend against gravity;
- low demand patients with multiple comorbidities
What are the contraindications to shoulder hemarthroplasty? (4)
- infection;
- unmotivated patient;
- neuropathic joint;
- CA lig. compromise (AS escape)
How to perform humeral prosthesis implant height?
- 3-5 mm below top of humerous;
- 10 mm below top of articular surface of HH;
- biceps/deltoid tension;
- recreate calcar;
- PMI 53-56 mm below top of prothesis;
- template off contra shoulder;
- measure native head
What are 3 key points to tuberosity reduction in shoulder-hemi for trauma?
- anatomic reduction;
- secure tuberosities to shaft/prothesis;
- autograft from head decreases pull out of tuberosities
What is the TSA survival at 10 years?
93%
What are 6 contraindications to TSA for OA?
- rotator cuff arthropathy;
- irrepairable RTC;
- deltoid dysfunction;
- insufficient glenoid bone stock;
- active infection;
- brachial plexopathy
What is the most common complication of TSA?
axillary nerve neuropraxia
What is the definition and Tx of anterior capsule contraction in TSA?
- ER <40 degrees;
- Z-plasty of capsule/subcap
What is the most common cause of TSA failure?
glenoid loosening
What are the indications for RevTSA? (6)
- pseudoparalysis;
- incompetent coraco acromial arch;
- low functional patient;
- age >70 yoa;
- sufficient bone stock;
- working deltoid muscle
What are the contraindications to RevTSA? (4)
- deltoid deficiency;
- bony acromion deficiency;
- glenoid osteoporosol deficiency;
- active infection
What are the risk factors for D/L with RevTSA? (6)
- irreparable subscap (#1);
- proximal humeral bone loss;
- prior failed arthroplasty;
- proximal humeral non-union;
- pre-op chronic D/L;
- RTC NOT implicated
What are the indications for shoulder fusion? (8)
- paralytic disorders;
- brachial plexopalsy;
- irreparable cuff/deltoid;
- TSA salvage;
- tumor resection;
- post-chronic;
- recurrent shoulder instability
- paralytic D/O in infancy
What are the contraindications to shoulder arthrodesis? (7)
- ipsilateral elbow arthrodesis;
- contralateral shoulder arthrodesis;
- lack of scapulothoracic motion;
- trap/levator/serratus paralysis;
- charcot;
- neurology;
- elderly patients
What plate should you use for shoulder fusion?
- 10 hole 4.5 mm pelvic reconstruction plate;
- compression screws placed across GH;
- screw from scapular spine to coracoid
Where does the anterior capsule attach to the coronoid?
6 mm distal
Where is the spiral groove for the radial nerve located?
13 cm proximal to distal humerus articulation
What are the static stabilizers of the elbow? (5)
- UH joint;
- anterior bundle of the MCL;
- LCL complex (includes LUCL);
- RC joint;
- capsule
What is the optimal position for unilateral elbow arthrodesis?
- 90 degrees flexion;
- 0-7 degrees of valgus.
Do not fuse RC joint
What is the optimal position for bilateral elbow arthrodesis?
- 110 degrees flexion (feeding);
- 65 degrees flexion (hygiene)
What are 3 physical exam tests for MCl instability of elbow?
- valgus stress test - 20-30 degrees;
- milking maneuver - pull on thumb @ 90 degrees flex + supinate;
- moving valgus stress test - #1 + #2 through full arc of motion
What is the diagnostic xray for MCL elbow rupture?
gravity stress with >3 mm opening
What is the gold standard to diagnose elbow MCL injury?
MRA with capsular “T-sign” + fluid extravasation
Where do partial distal biceps avulsions occur?
radial side of tuberosity footprint
What are the indications for MCL reconstruction? (2)
- high level throwers who want to return to competitive sports;
- failed non-op management - patient willing extensive rehab.
What is the best reconstruction method for MCL reconstruction?
humeral docking better than figure 8
What are the complications for MCL elbow reconstructive Sx? (5)
- ulnar nerve injury;
- MABC nerve injury;
- # ulnar/medial epicondyle;
- elbow stiffness;
- cannot regain pre-op throwing ability
What are the 4 ligaments of the LUCL complex?
- LUCL;
- radial collateral lig;
- accessory LCL;
- annular lig.
What are the 5 tests for PLRI?
- lateral pivot shift - arm overhead, supinated, valgus, flexing;
- apprehension test;
- chair rise test;
- table-top relocation test;
- push-up test
What are 3 key technical points for LUCL reconstruction?
- must cross posterior 25% of radial head;
- suture to capsule to augment repair;
- secured @ neutral rotation + 45 degrees of flexion
What are the pathological results from valgus extension overload syndrome? (4)
- chondrolysis (RC joint);
- posteromedial osteophytes (humerus/olecranon);
- loose bodies;
- MCL attenuated
What is the most common associated condition with valgus extension overload syndrome?
cubital tunnel syndrome (25% of cases)
What is the contraindication to arthroscopic debridement in valgus extension overload syndrome?
MCL instability or insufficiency
What is complication of arthroscopic debridement in valgus extension overload syndrome?
too much olecranon resection can lead to valgus instability
How much loss of supination strength is associated with distal biceps avulsion?
50%
How much 1. supination; 2. flexion; 3. grip strength do you lose in distal biceps avulsion Tx non-op?
- sup - 50%;
- flex. - 30%;
- grip - 15%
What is the most common nerve injury in distal biceps repair?
LABCN (lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve)
What muscle origin is primarily implicated in tennis elbow?
ECRB may extend to ECRL/ECU
What is the histopathology of tennis elbow?
angiofibroblastic hyperplasia (disorganized collagen)
What is the most common associated condition with tennis elbow?
radial tunnel syndrome
What are 3 complications of ECRB release and debridement for tennis elbow?
- LUCL injury;
- radial nerve injury;
- missed radial nerve entrapment syndrome
What are 2 common associated conditions with medial epicondylitis?
- ulnar neuropathy;
- MUCL insufficiency
What is the open operative Tx for medial epicondylitis?
- flexor pronator splits;
- debride involved tendon;
- re-attach diseased tendon;
- assess ulnar nerve +/- transposition
What is the most common nerve injury following open medial epicondylitis debridement?
MABCN
What is the most common location of OCD of the elbow?
capitellum of dominant arm
What are risky activities for OCD elbow?
- gymnast;
- weight lifter