Exam 2 Flashcards
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What are the components of the shoulder joint complex? (Different joints within the shoulder)
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-Glenohumeral Joint
-Acromioclavicular Joint
-Sternoclavicular Joint
-Scapulothoracic Joint (Not an actual bone on bone joint)
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Which movements occur at the Sternoclavicular Joint?
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-Elevation
-Depression
-Retraction
-Protraction
-Upward Rotation
-Downward Rotation
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At which point of shoulder elevation does Sternoclavicular elevation occur
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30-90 degrees of shoulder elevation
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Where is most of the movement of the clavicle seen?
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The Acromioclavicular Joint
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Which 3 ligaments stabilizes the Acromioclavicular joint?
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-Acromio-clavicular
-Coraco-acromio
-Coraco-clavicular
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Where is the scapula positioned?
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2 inches (5 cm) lateral of the spinous processes and between T2 and T7
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Where is the Scaption Position?
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30-45 degrees anterior to the frontal plane
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What is the term used for the combination of scapular motions in conjunction with upper extremity movements, and is the key to stability of the GH joint?
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Scapulohumeral Rhythm
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What shape is the Glenoid?
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Pear shaped
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How many degrees of articular surface does the Glenoid have?
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180 degrees
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What is the fibrocartilaginous rim around the glenoid which enhances the concavity of the glenoid fossa?
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The Glenoid Labrum
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What is considered the “roof” over the humeral head?
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The Coracoacromial Ligament
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What is the term used for anything that stabilizes the shoulder joint that is not a muscle?
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Static Stabilizers
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What is the term used for the type of shoulder stabilizers which are muscle?
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Dynamic Stabilizers
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How much smaller is the glenoid than the humeral head?
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3-4 times smaller
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Which way does the Glenoid face?
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-Superiorly
-Anteriorly
-Laterally
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How much of the Humeral head is in contact with the glenoid?
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25-30%
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At what point does the Glenohumeral Joint have the most Articular Contact?
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Between 60-120 degrees of elevation
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What is the Glenoid Labrum made out of and what is it’s purpose?
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-Fibrocartilage
-Doubles the depth of the glenoid fossa
-Serves as a buttress or chock-block controlling glenohumeral translation
-Increases surface area and load bearing for head of humerus
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What is attached to the Glenoid Labrum, and what goes through it?
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-The glenohumeral ligament is attached to it
-The biceps tendon goes through it
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What does not return after surgery to a torn or punctured capsule and therefore results in shoulder instability?
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Intraarticular pressure and joint cohesion
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Which ligament gives anterior stability to the shoulder?
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The Glenohumeral Ligament
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What is the function of the Superior Glenohumeral Ligament?
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Limits inferior motion of the humerus when carrying a load
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What is the function of the Middle Glenohumeral Ligament?
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Limits ER and Abd. at 45 degrees
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What is the function of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament?
-This is the most important of the stabilizing ligaments in the shoulder
-The Anterior portion limits ER and Abd
-The Posterior portion limits IR and Abd
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Which 3 things contribute to the depth of the glenoid fossa?
-Slight concavity of the glenoid
-Articular cartilage thicker in the periphery
-Glenoid labrum's deepening effect
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Definition: Muscles that produce movement about the glenohumeral joint also generate the primary forces responsible for stabilizing the joint
Dynamic Stabilizers
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What are the Primary active stabilizers of the shoulder?
-Rotator Cuff Muscles
-Deltoid
-Long head of biceps brachii
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What are the Secondary active stabilizers of the shoulder?
-Teres Major
-Latissimus Dorsi
-Pectoralis Major
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Definition: 2 parallel forces of equal magnitude but opposite direction are applied to a structure at equal distances from the center mass; 2 groups of muscles contracting synchronously to enable a specific motion to occur
Force Couple
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Which muscles work as a Force Couple to hold the head of the humerus inferiorly?
The IR and ER (Subscapularis and Infraspinatus/Teres Minor)
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Which muscles work as a Force Couple to hold the head of the humerus superiorly?
The Deltoid and Inferior Rotator Cuff Muscles
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What happens when the rotator cuff muscles become fatigued?
Superior migration of the humeral head
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What do the Ruffinian/Pacinian Corpuscles and Golgi Mechanoreceptors present in the shoulder capsule do?
Give us feedback for proprioception
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What are the Prime Movers (muscles) that span from the scapula to the humerus?
-Deltoid
-Latissimus Dorsi
-Pectoralis Major
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Which muscles must work together to keep the head of the humerus in alignment?
The deltoid and rotator cuff muscles
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What is it called when traction on the Coracoacromial ligament causes abnormal bone growth?
Traction Spur
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When the anterior shoulder capsule is tight, ER against the tight capsule can produce a force in which direction?
Posteriorly
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Tightness of the posterior shoulder capsule can create a force in which direction with humerus elevation?
Anterior-superior
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Which scapular muscles do you need to strengthen in scapular dumping?
Upward Rotators
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How is Shoulder Internal Rotation Tested?
The highest segment of posterior anatomy reached with the thumb
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What does the Drop Arm test for?
Full thickness RC tear
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What does the Empty Can/Full Can test for?
Supraspinatus weakness or lesion (RC disfunction)
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What does the Apprehension Test test for?
Shoulder instability and proneness to subluxation
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What does the Speeds Test test for?
Biceps Tendon/SLAP/Labrum
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What does the Neer's Sign Test for?
Shoulder Impingement
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What does the Hawkin's Kennedy test for?
Shoulder Impingement
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What is the most common reason for instability of the shoulder?
Impairment to the Static or Dynamic Stabilizers
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What are the RC muscles and what do they do?
-Supraspinatus: Shoulder Abduction to 90 degrees
-Infraspinatus: Shoulder ER
-Teres Minor: Shoulder ER
-Subscapularis: Shoulder IR
They all depress and stabilize the head of the humerus in the glenoid
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Which RC muscle(s) insert into the Greater Tubercle?
-Supraspinatus
-Infraspinatus
-Teres Minor
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Which RC muscle(s) insert into the Lesser Tubercle?
-Subscapularis
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Which nerve innervates the Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus?
Suprascapular nerve
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Which nerve innervates the Teres Minor?
Axillary nerve
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Which nerve innervates the Subscapularis?
Subscapular nerve
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What is Impingement Syndrome?
When the Supraspinatus becomes compressed between the head of the humerus and the acromion process
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Which stage of shoulder impingement is this?
-Edema and hemorrhage
-Pain with shoulder abduction >90
-Reversible lesion
Stage I
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Which stage of shoulder impingement is this?
-Fibrosis and tendonitis
-Pain, especially at night and with ADL
-Less chance of reversing condition due to fibrosis
Stage II
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Which stage of shoulder impingement is this?
-Tendon degeneration
-Hx of shoulder P! and dysfunction
-Muscle atrophy and weakness
-Usually a candidate for surgery
Stage III
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At what point does the GH joint have the greatest amount of articular contact?
60-120 degrees of elevation
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What is the difference in GH Dislocation and Subluxation?
-Dislocation: Full dislocation
-Subluxation: Partial dislocation
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In which direction is the GH joint most commonly dislocated?
Anterior and Inferior
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Will Extrinsic or Intrinsic Forces most likely cause a full dislocation?
Intrinsic
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What is the term for when the shoulder labrum tears away from the anterior/inferior glenoid?
Bankart Lesion
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What occurs in 85% of traumatic shoulder dislocations?
A Bankart Lesion
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What happens in a Bankart repair?
The Labrum is sutured directly to the bone
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What usually accompanies a Bankart Lesion?
A Hill-Sachs Lesion
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What is a Hill-Sachs Lesion
An osteochondral depression (compression fx) in the posterior humeral head due to impact on glenoid rim during anterior dislocation
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What is a Reverse Hill-Sachs Lesion?
An osteochondral depression in the Anterior humeral head due to impaction on glenoid rim during posterior location
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Where do SLAP tears occur?
Where the biceps tendon anchors to the labrum
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What position of the shoulder is most comfortable for post-surgery patients?
Scaption
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What is Scapulohumeral Rhythm?
2 degrees of GH motion to 1 degree of scapular motion
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When does Scapulohumeral Rhythm begin?
After the first 30 degrees of shoulder motion
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At what phase of rehabilitation does Restoration of Functional Motion typically occur?
Phase III
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Which muscle is usually involved with a Bankart Repair?
Subscapularis
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What is the technical term for Frozen Shoulder?
Adhesive Capsulitis
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What are the types of RC repairs?
-Arthroscopy
-Mini Open
-Open
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Is Primary or Secondary Adhesive Capsulitis...
-Idiopathic
-Spontaneous
-Post Menopausal
-Diabetes related
Primary
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Is Primary or Secondary Adhesive Capsulitis...
-Following a trauma
Secondary
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What is the Capsular Pattern?
Loss of shoulder ER, then Abduction, then IR
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What is loss of or a decrease in the capsular pattern indicative of?
Adhesive Capsulitis
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How many phases of Adhesive Capsulitis is there?
4
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Which phase of Adhesive Capsulitis is...
-Adhesions are significant
-Loss of axillary fold
-Maturation phase
-Inferior capsule is extremely tight
Phase III
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Which phase of adhesive Capsulitis is...
-Mild signs and symptoms
-Minimal restriction in ROM
-Preadhesive phase
Phase I
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Which phase of adhesive Capsulitis is...
-Motion is restricted and painful
-Synovitis is present
-Adhesive phase
Phase II
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Which phase of adhesive capsulitis is...
-Range of motion severely restricted
-Axillary fold severely contracted
-Synovitis no longer present
Phase IV
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Which phase of adhesive capsulitis is the most painful?
Phase II
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Which area of the shoulder girdle is most commonly fractured in those under the age of 16?
The Clavicle
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What is a positive Sulcus Sign indicative of?
An AC tear
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Which shoulder ligaments are sprained the most?
-Acromioclavicular
-Coracoclavicular
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Which AC sprain classification is...
-Complete tear AC ligaments
-Complete tear of coracoclavicular ligament
-Marked P!
-Severe limitation of shoulder motion
3rd Degree
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Which AC sprain classification is...
-Complete tear AC ligament
-Partial tear coracoclavicular ligament
-Gap between acromion and clavicle
-P! with elevation and horizontal adduction
2nd Degree
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Which AC sprain classification is...
-Partial tear AC ligament
-No instability
-Minimal functional loss
-Point tenderness over AC joint
1st Degree
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Which stage of injury to the AC ligaments are these rehab goals...
-Gradual restoration of ROM
-Strengthening in pain-free ROM
-Joint accessory motion for restrictions
Subacute
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Which stage of injury to the AC ligaments are these rehab goals...
-Taping to promote correct joint mechanics
-Joint accessory motion
-Progressive restoration of function
-Orthotics during "at-risk" activity
Chronic
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Which stage of injury to the AC ligaments are these rehab goals...
-Manage P! and edema
-P! free ROM
-Avoid elevation >90 degrees and horizontal adduction
-Brace as needed
Acute
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What are the surgical options for AC tear?
-Resection of distal clavicle
-ORIF to AC joint
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Why are Intra vs. Extra-articular joint fractures a cause for rehab concern?
Intra-articular fractures do not heal as well as extra-articular fractures
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Which part of the scapula is most commonly fractured?
The body
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How is the glenoid neck usually fractured?
FOOSH
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How are scapular fractures most commonly treated?
A sling and early mobilization (after 1-2 weeks)
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What is the most common site for clavicular fracture>
Mid-clavicle
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Who Fx's their clavicles the most?
Men <25
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What type of orthotic is worn for clavicle Fx's and for how long?
Figure 8 harness for 4-6 wks
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What should shoulder elevation be limited to for 4-6 wks after a clavicle Fx?
50/70 degrees
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What are the four parts of a four part humeral Fx?
-Humeral head
-Humeral shaft
-Greater Tuberosity
-Lesser Tuberosity
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What type of humeral Fx is most common?
One-part type
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Which nerve is most commonly injured in proximal humerus Fx's and what may this cause?
-Axillary
-Lateral deltoid parasthesia
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What is the most common reason for a Shoulder Arthroplasty?
Uncontrolled P! secondary to arthritis in the shoulder
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What is a Non/Un-constrained TSA?
The most common type of shoulder arthroplasty which resembles an actual shoulder joint and provides the greatest ROM
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What is a Reverse TSA?
A type of TSA which reverses the arthrokinematics are the shoulder.
-Used when there is an inability to repair the rotator cuff
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Which stage of rotator cuff impingement occurs in patients younger than 25 years of age?
Type 1
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Stage III rotator cuff impingement normally affects patients more than ______ years of age.
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A reduction in available space in the shoulder is known as...
Anatomic Crowding
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T or F: Active muscle contractions of the deltoid are contraindicated during the prefunctional phase after rotator cuff repair.
True
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What is the name of the medial end of the humerus that articulates with the ulna?
Trochlea
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What is the name of the lateral end of the humerus that articulates with the radius?
Capitulum
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What is the medical term for someone who claims to have golfer's elbow?
Medial Epicondylitis
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What is it called when the angle of the elbow is increased to wear the forearm points medially?
Cubitus varus
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What kind of joint is the elbow?
Hinge
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What are the 3 main ligaments of the elbow?
-LCL (Radial Collateral)
-MCL (Ulnar Collateral)
-Annular Ligament
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Which muscles flex the elbow?
-Biceps
-Brachialis
-Brachioradialis
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Which nerve innervates the Biceps and Brachialis?
Musculotaneous
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Which nerve innervates the Brachioradialis?
Radial
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Which muscles extend the elbow?
-Triceps
-Anconeus
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Which nerve innervates the Triceps and Anconeus?
Radial
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What are the main differences between Tendinitis and Tendinosis?
-Tendinitis only lasts for <2 wks and heals in 4-6 weeks
-Tendinosis lasts for 6-10 weeks and heals in 3-6 mnths
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What is the prognosis for full recovery of Tendinitis?
90%
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What is the prognosis for full recovery of Tendinosis?
80%
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These are the mechanisms of which injury?
-Repetitive stress/microtrauma
-Extensor carpi radialis brevis
-Hyperpronation
-Excessive wrist extension
Tennis Elbow
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Is Transverse Friction a better Tx for Tendinitis or Tendinosis?
Tendinosis: to realign fibers
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Which type of contraction is best for treating epicondylitis?
Eccentric
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Does Medial or Lateral Epicondylitis occur more frequently?
Lateral
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Which injury is described by...
-Transverse fracture
-Caused usually by trauma
-Most common in children
-Risk of Volkmann's ischemic contracture
Supracondylar Fx
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What is a Volkmann's ischemic contracture?
A contracture causing vascular compromise/obstruction to the supracondylar region of the elbow
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Describe a Type I Supracondylar Fx and what causes it.
-Distal humerus displaced posteriorly
-FOOSH
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Describe a Type II Supracondylar Fx and what causes it.
-Distal humerus displaced anteriorly
-Direct trauma to posterior elbow
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Is Type I or Type II Supracondylar Fx most common?
Type I
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Which kind of elbow fracture is the most common in adults and accounts for 1/3 of all elbow fractures?
Radial Head Fx
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What causes a Radial Head Fx?
FOOSH
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What accounts for 20% of all elbow trauma?
Radial Head Fx
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Which type of Radial Head Fx is non-displaced?
Type I
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Which type of Radial Head Fx is a marginal Fx with displacement?
Type II
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Which type of Radial Head Fx is a comminuted Fx of head?
Type III
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Which type of Radial Head Fx is any Fx with elbow dislocation?
Type IV
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Which type of Radial Head Fx is immobilized short term and doesn't require surgery?
Type I
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Which type of Radial Head Fx requires surgery?
Types II, III, IV
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During the US Open, which most likely diagnosis would you expect those particular athletes to be treated for when off the courts?
Lateral epicondylitis
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You are treating a patient with a diagnosis of epicondylitis and the PT POC indicates a prognosis for full recovery is expected in 3-6 months. This information helps you to realize you are dealing with...
Tendinosis
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What is the most common Tx for supracondylar Fx's?
Closed reduction and immobilization for 4-6 wks
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What is normal elbow ROM?
0-145 degrees
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T or F: In severe cases of tennis elbow, the use of a wrist cock-up splint is advocated for the management of inflamed wrist extensor tendons.
T
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T of F: During the subacute recovery phase of rehabilitation for lateral epicondylitis, initial instruction for patients to perform forearm pronation and supination must include the use of a hammer while holding the end of the shaft away from the head of the hammer.
F
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T or F: Passive stretching is advocated during the early recovery phase of healing after supracondylar fractures.
F
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T or F: A type IV intercondylar fracture, which is severely comminuted with significant separation, always is treated with an ORIF procedure
F
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T or F: Displaced or comminuted fractures of the olecranon can be treated with an ORIF procedure or, in cases of severely comminuted fractures, excision of up to 80% of the olecranon
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