Week 1 Frozen Shoulder Flashcards
Referred pain for dermatome
over the trapezius to the tip of the shoulder
Referred pain for dermatome C5
deltoid region and lateral arm
Referred pain for diaphragm
Pain perceived in the upper trazius region
Heart referred pain
left axilla and pectoral region
Referred pain for gallbladder
at the tip of shoulder and scapular region
Brachial plexus in the thoracic outlet
common sites for compression are the scalene triangle and the costoclavicular space and under the coracoid process and pectoralis minor muscle
Suprascapular nerve in the suprascapular notch
this injury occurs from either direct compression or from nerve stretch, such as when carrying a heavy book bag over the shoulder
Radial nerve in the axilla
compression occurs from continual pressure, such as when leaning on axillary crutches.
Traumatic arthritis
occurs in response to a fall or high force blow to the shoulder
Post immobilization arthritis or stiff shoulder
this disorder occurs with lack of movement or as secondary effect from conditions such as heart disease, stroke, or diabetes
Idiopathic froze shoulder
also called adhesive capsulitis or periarthritis
its the development of dense adhesions, capsular thickening, and capsular restrictions
Frozen shoulder normally occurs between the ages of
40 and 65
What muscles are guarded in the acute phase of GH joint arthritis
External rotation and abduction
Where is the pain in the acute phase of GH joint arthritis
pain frequently radiates distal to the elbow and may disturb sleep
Is joint swelling noticeable in the acute phase of GH joint arthritis
joint swelling is not detected, although tenderness can be elected by palpating in the sulcus immediately below the edge of the acromion process between the attachments of the posterior and middle deltoid