Patient Presentation - Shoulder Flashcards
1
Q
what can shoulder pain be indicative of?
A
cardiac
gallbladder
neck
polymyalgia
2
Q
what might indicate blood tests for shoulder pain?
A
if suspected inflammatory cause
- RA
- polymyalgia etc
3
Q
what can cause acromioclavicular disease?
A
trauma in younger people
arthritis in older people
4
Q
where is RC impingement pain often felt?
A
deltoid region
5
Q
what other muscle tendon is often affected in a RC tear?
A
biceps
6
Q
feature of AC joint pain?
A
more localised than other pain sites (e.g glenohumeral) as its more superficial
7
Q
what affect can steroids have on bone?
A
can reduce bone density causing osteoporosis
8
Q
what can labral tears/problems cause?
A
recurrent dislocation
9
Q
what medications are given for osteoporosis?
A
bisphosphonates
calcium/vitamin D
