Conditions Upper (Tendinopthy/Osteoarthirites/Frozen Shoulder/Slap Tear)

Question 1

What histological changes are characteristic of chronic tendinopathy?

Answer 1

Disorganized collagen fibers, increased tenocyte activity, neovascularization, and absence of classic inflammatory cells

Question 2

What are common clinical symptoms of chronic tendinopathy?

Answer 2

Localized tendon pain, stiffness especially in the morning or after inactivity, pain worsens with loading activities

Question 3

What are the key anatomical changes seen in osteoarthritis of a synovial joint?

Answer 3

Cartilage degeneration, subchondral bone sclerosis, osteophyte formation, and synovial inflammation

Question 4

What are typical clinical presentations of osteoarthritis in weight-bearing joints?

Answer 4

Joint pain that worsens with activity, stiffness after rest (gelling), reduced range of motion, crepitus

Question 5

What anatomical structure is affected in a SLAP tear?

Answer 5

The superior labrum of the glenoid and often the origin of the long head of the biceps tendon

Question 6

What clinical symptoms are commonly associated with a SLAP tear?

Answer 6

Deep shoulder pain, especially with overhead activity, clicking or catching sensation, and decreased performance in throwing athletes

Question 7

What is the main pathological feature of frozen shoulder?

Answer 7

Thickening and contraction of the joint capsule with adhesions and loss of synovial fluid

Question 8

What is a hallmark clinical symptom of frozen shoulder?

Answer 8

Progressive shoulder pain followed by significant loss of both active and passive range of motion