rotator cuff tears Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 4 rotator cuff muscles?
A
Supraspinous
Infraspinous
Teres Minor
Subscapularis
2
Q
what is the role of the supraspinous?
A
abducts the arm
3
Q
what is the role of the infraspinous?
A
externally rotates the arm
4
Q
what is the role of the teres minor?
A
externally rotates the arm
5
Q
what is the role of the subscapularis?
A
internally rotates the arm
6
Q
how may a rotator cuff tear present?
A
- shoulder pain
- weakness and pain with specific movements relating to the site of the tear
- patients may find it difficult to get comfortable at night due to pain in the shoulder, disrupting sleep
7
Q
what are the investigations for rotator cuff tear?
A
-USS or MRI
8
Q
what is the treatment for a rotator cuff tear?
A
- analgesics
- rest and adaptive activity
- physio
- arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
9
Q
what are special tests for a rotator cuff impingement?
A
- test for painful arc
- Jobe’s test
10
Q
what is the test for supraspinatous rotator cuff tear?
A
Jobes test
10
Q
what is the test for supraspinatous rotator cuff tear?
A
Jobes test
