Upper Extremity Injuries Flashcards
What types of GLENOID FRACTURES would require surgical fixation?
- if >20% of anterior rim involved
- if unstable neck
CORACOID FRACTURES typically occur with what other pathology? Are they treated SURGICALLY or CONSERVATIVE?
- AC joint trauma
- CONSERVATIVE ~76% of the time
What is the typical MOI for HILL SACH’S LESION?
- Anterior shoulder dislocation (humeral abuts up against glenoid)
- 100% occurrence in those with recurrent shoulder instability
How should CLAVICLE FRACTURE be managed in the early stage of injury?
- Splint/Sling
- Assess NEUROVASCULAR status
What is the typical TIMEFRAME for bone healing post fracture?
- 6-8 weeks
* can vary based on age, complexity
Regarding instability: DIFFERENTIATE b/t glenohumeral joint LAXITY due to injury and glenohumeral joint HYPERMOBILITY?
- LAXITY = is due to injury (with symptoms) and not considered a true instability
- HYPERMOBILITY = congenital
What constitutes multi-directional INSTABILITY of the shoulder?
- must have side to side glenohumeral laxity in MORE THAN ONE quadrant
Why do athletes with shoulder instability injuries often present with ROM deficits?
- likely due to HYPERACTIVITY of muscles
- also seen with: decreased ability to control humeral translation in glenoid OR inability to maintain congruency b/t glenoid and humeral head
In athletic population, what are the primary factors that contribute to ROTATOR CUFF disease?
- RTC dysfunction or weakness (especially the EXTERNAL ROTATORS) and associated ROM deficits
What is the difference in treatment for RTC tears between ATHLETES and the GENERAL POPULATION?
- Athletes need SURGERY = high demands of sport (conservative will fail)
- General pop’n = CONSERVATIVE
- if during season - may try rehab and then surgery at end of season
- Difficult to return to prior levels
- Re-tear rates HIGH (11-94%) - depends on size and location
What is the ACUTE management of a BRACHIAL PLEXUS injury (stinger, burner)?
- *CLEAR c-spine first
- assess dermatomes and myotomes
- Can RTP when strength and sensation are RECOVERED and SYMMETRICAL
What are the signs and symptoms of THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME?
Arm and hand:
- numbness and tingling
- decreased sensation (of fingers)
- muscle weakness
- swelling
What is PAGET-SCHROETTER SYNDROME?
- aka EFFORT THROMBOSIS
- THROMBOSIS of axillary-subclavian vein
*may be initially diagnosed as TOS
What is the UE Closed Kinetic Chain Test?
- used for RTP testing
- pushup position (hands 3 feet apart)
- alternate touching hands for 15 seconds
- do 3 trials (rest 45 seconds between)
*Norm values = 21 men, 23 women
What is the Upper Quarter Y-balance test used for?
- UE RTP testing
- calculate limb symmetry (want less than 10% or less difference between sides)
What does the Seated Shotput Test measure?
- Unilateral strength and power (open chain test for possible RTP testing)
- Shot put of 6 lbs weight
What are the PRIMARY stabilizers of the elbow?
- ulno-trochlear articulation, MCL, LCL complexes
What are the SECONDARY stabilizers of the elbow?
- radial head, capsule, common flexor and extensor muscle origins
Which part of the elbow MCL complex is the primary restraint of valgus force?
- Anterior band/bundle
Which part of the elbow MCL complex is the primary restraint of pronation of ulna on humerus?
- Posterior band/bundle
Which muscle is indicated in ~50% of cases of LATERAL EPICONDYLOSIS?
- Anterior portion of Extensor digitorum (extensor digitorum communis)
How does TENDINOSIS differ from TENDONITIS?
- Tendinosis is degenerative
- see collagen disruption, mucoid degeneration, angiofibroblastic proliferation
What pathology needs to be ruled out with suspected LATERAL EPICONDYLOSIS?
- radial nerve entrapment/compession at elbow
What types of athletes is Medial Epicondylosis common in? Which muscles are most commonly associated with this condition?
- overhead throwing athlete
- flexor carpi radialis, pronator teres (flex and pronate forearm - with follow through)
- ALSO, constant valgus force = can lead to tearing
What is the cause of MEDIAL CONDYLE APOPHYSITIS/LITTLE LEAGUER’S ELBOW? What can it progress to?
- VALGUS stress from UCL and flexor-pronator mass tension on medial epicondyle
- AVULSION fracture (can also be from acute episode)
What are key SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS of MEDIAL EPICONDYLE APOPHYSITIS/LITTLE LEAGUER’S ELBOW?
- insidious onset of pain with history of chronic overuse throwing
- pain and loss of velocity with throwing
- point tenderness, swelling
*possible mild loss in elbow ext ROM
What are key SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS of MEDIAL EPICONDYLE AVULSION FRACTURE?
- unable to throw due to pain
- pain with late cocking, acceleration phases
- difficulty with elbow extension
What is the TREATMENT for MEDIAL EPICONDYLE APOPHYSITIS/LITTLE LEAGUER’S ELBOW?
- 4-6 weeks rest (from pitching)
- change positions BUT shut down if pain with playing
- Normalize ROM and strength
What is the TREATMENT for MEDIAL EPICONDYLAR AVULSION fracture?
- MINIMAL DISPLACEMENT = immobilize shortly; ROM and strength at 2-3 weeks; start throwing if -> pain-free, normal strength/ROM, -ve radiographs
- LARGE DISPLACEMENT or NON-UNION = surgery (4-6 months until RTP)
How should you treat DISTAL BICEPS TENDON TEAR, RUPTURE ?
- Need SURGERY within 2 weeks to prevent RETRACTION and SCARRING of muscle
What is the typical MOI for POSTERIOR OLECRANON IMPINGEMENT?
- due to VALGUS stress overload, common with OVERHEAD throwing athletes
- BALL RELEASE = elbow extends –> medial osteophytes impinge with fossa
- with LAX UCL = stress gets transferred to posterior medial olecranon
What are the conservative TREATMENT options for POSTERIOR OLECRANON IMPINGEMENT?
- Emphasis on ECCENTRIC control of FLEXOR-PRONATORs, shoulder ROM, and dynamic stability during pitching motion
- RESECTION of osteophytes if conservative tx fails