Exam 2 Flashcards
(100 cards)
most common upper body injury in this region (1/3)
fractured clavicle
MOI for fractured clavicle?
falling with arms outstretched
what is the adolescent form of a fractured clavicle known as?
greenstick fracture (incomplete)
a fractured clavicle possesses a potential danger to _______ and ________ structures & should be treated by a physician
neural, vascular
signs and symptoms of a fractured clavicle
swelling, pain, tenderness, deformity, discoloration, held arm
First aid methods for fractured clavicle
treat for shock
apply ice
immobilize
swath & bandage
uncommon injury normally a result of a direct blow
fractured scapula
S &S of fractured scapula
- less clear than clavicle;
considerable pain, severe blow, function loss
Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries MOI
downward blow to the lateral shoulder or falling on outstretched arm
AC joint injuries include ____ and ____ ligaments
AC and CC ligaments
injury severity for the AC joint injury is graded on damage to the _____. explain.
ligament; 1st degree sprain, 2nd degree sprain, 3rd degree sprain, etc.
this injury is involved in 40% of shoulder injuries
AC joint injury
S&S of AC joint injuries
swelling, tenderness, painful shoulder movement, (3rd degree: pop heard with visible deformity)
First aid for AC joint injury
shock treatment, (p)rice, immobilize (sling & swathe), refer to physician (not EMS)
SC joint injuries MOI
external blow to the shoulder resulting in dislocating of proximal clavicle; most common with clavicle moving anteriorly and superiorly
the SC joint is supported by several _________
ligaments
the SC joint is formed by the union of the ______ end of the _____ and ______ of the _______
proximal clavicle; manubrium of the sternum
S&S of SC joint injury
gross deformity of joint, swelling & pain, snapping or tearing sensations, individual holds their arm
1st aid for SC joint injury
shock, ice, compression, bandage & sling, physician referral
GH joint injury MOI
abducted, externally rotated arm stressing GH ligament.
most common type of GH joint injury is anterior ________, ______, or complete ________
dislocation, subluxation or complete dislocation
S&S for GH joint injury (dislocation)
deformity, down/sloping shoulder, abnormally long arm, humeral head palpable, unable to touch opp. shoulder
S&S for GH joint injury (subluxation)
GH joint may appear normal, painful to move, point tenderness
first aid for GH joint injury
should, apply ice, immobilize, do not reduce, refer to physician