Shoulder

Question 1

Sprain Grading Scale:
number scale?
what does Grade 3 mean?

Answer 1

Grade 1 or 1° sprain: Approximately 25%-50% of the fibers torn.
Grade 2 or 2° sprain: Approximately sprain 50%-75% of the fibers torn.
Grade 3 or 3° sprain: >75% to full rupture.

Question 2

Adhesive capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder Syndrome) is correlated with which of the following condition(s)?

Answer 2

Diabetes, Thyroid problems

Question 3

“the capsular pattern”

Answer 3

External rotation, abduction, flexion, internal rotation

Question 4

The terms “bicipital tendonosis” and “bicipital tendonitis” are different in that with tendonosis the following applies.

Answer 4

Degenerative changes are found on histological examination

Question 5

Failure to perform the Gerber Lift-off test may indicate which of the following?

Answer 5

Weakness of the subscapularis muscle, Tear of the subscapularis muscle

Question 6

A positive Neer’s test with the shoulder held in external rotation increases the likelihood of impingement of which structure(s)?

Answer 6

Biceps brachii tendon

Question 7

The shoulder complex (shoulder girdle) is comprised of which of the following joint(s)?

Answer 7

Glenohumeral joint, Acromioclavicular joint, Scapulothoracic joint, Sternoclavicular joint

Question 8

Which of the following muscles has attachments to the glenoid labrum?

Answer 8

biceps brachii

Question 9

The supraspinatus muscle attaches on the ______ and can help to create _______.

Answer 9

Greater tuberosity of the humerus …… abduction of the glenohumeral joint

Question 10

A tear of the supraspinatus muscle tendon is best assessed by which of the following test(s)?

Answer 10

Codman drop arm test, Empty can test

Question 11

Hypertonicity affecting which muscle or muscle group can cause irritation and compression of the brachial plexus?

Answer 11

scalenes