Upper Limb Arthritis Flashcards
Mr S Thomas
what are the symptoms in upper limb arthritis?
pain swelling stiffness deformity loss of function
name the causes of upper limb arthritis
degenerate - OA
inflammatory - RA, psoriasis, gout
post traumatic
septic
name the treatment options in upper limb arthritis
nothing rest analgesia steroid injections replace fuse excise
arthritis in the sternoclavicular joint is rare
true or false?
true
what is the treatment in sternoclavicular arthritis?
physio
injection
excision is rare - very
arthritis in the acromioclavicular joint is rare
true or false?
false
very common
acromioclavicular joint arthritis often overlaps with ___________. this may be due to ______
impingement
trauma
what can cause arthritis in the glenohumeral joint?
cuff tear
instability
previous surgery
idiopathic
what is seen in glenohumeral joint OA?
pain
crepitus
loss of movement - esp external rotation
what does the axillary nerve supply?
deltoid muscle
what are the shoulder replacement complications?
infection instability stiffness nerve damage loosening
what centres the humeral head on the glenoid?
rotator cuff
Radial head is the primary stabiliser
true or false?
false
Radial head is only secondary stabiliser (so not vital)
a scaphoid lunate ligament rupture is also known as…
Terry Thomas sign
