Osteoarthritis affects these 2 joints
- Distal interphalangeal
- carpometacarpal
Rheumatoid Arthritis affects these 2 joints
- Proximal interphalangeal
- metacarpophalangeal
FOOSH meaning
Fall On Out-Stretched Hand, could involve hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder
Colles fracture
distal radius break, bent backward
Most common carpal bone fracture?
Scaphoid fractures: compromise blood flow, necrosis
What is Osteoarthritis (OA) and what does it result in?
- Thinning of cartilage = bones rub
- leads to hard + bony joints
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and what does it result in?
- Autoimmune condition resulting in swollen + inflamed synovial membrane
Describe a shoulder subluxation?
Head of humerus shifted out of alignment with glenoid cavity
When does shoulder subluxation commonly occur, and why?
When: occurs commonly in stroke survivors (80%)
Why: loss of motor function in muscles supporting the glenohumeral joint
Describe a shoulder dislocation?
Head of humerus gets fully pushed out of
the glenoid cavity
Common cause of shoulder dislocation
sports injuries and car accidents
What type (anterior or posterior) of shoulder dislocation is by far the most common?
Anterior dislocation
What is partial shoulder separation and which joint would it impact? (A or B)
Partial shoulder separation = acromioclavicular ligament gets damaged, a/c joint gets dislocated
what bony landmark can you palpate to determine appropriate backrest height for wheelchair??
palpate the Inferior Angle of the scapula
Punching muscle
Serratus anterior
Climbing muscle
Latissimus dorsi
Brachial plexus involves
C5-C8, T1
