Subacromial bursitis

Question 1

What is folliculitis often caused by?

Answer 1

S. areus

Question 2

What is the treatment for folliculitis?

Answer 2

Flucloxacillin

Question 3

What is subacromial bursitis?

Answer 3

Subacromial bursitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the bursa that separates the superior surface of the supraspinatus tendon from the overlying coraco-acromial ligament, acromion, and coracoid and from the deep surface of the deltoid muscle

Question 4

What is the function of the subacromial bursa?

Answer 4

Helps the motion of the supraspinatus tendon of the rotator cuff in activities such as overhead work

Question 5

What are symptoms of subacromial bursitis?

Answer 5

Pain along the front and side of the shoulder is the most common symptom and may cause weakness and stiffness

Question 6

Which clinical tests may indicate subacromial bursitis?

Answer 6

1. A painful arc occurs between 60° and 120°
2. Speed’s Test –> flexion against resistance, when resistance is removed latent pain starts
3. Neer’s Sign: If pain occurs during forward elevation of the internally rotated arm above 90°

Question 7

How would you treat subacromial bursitis?

Answer 7

Many non-operative treatments have been advocated, including rest; NSAIDs; physical therapy; chiropractic

Question 8

What is a bursa?

Answer 8

A small fluid-filled sac lined by synovial membrane which provides a cushion between bones and tendons and/or muscles around a joint

Reduces friction

Question 9

What is the likely diagnosis for a painful arc?

Answer 9

Subacromial bursitis