Bones and Fx
Bone most commonly fractured in the shoulder region?
Clavicle
What type of joint is the GH joint
Ball-and-socket
What does SLAP stand for
Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior
An athlete gets hit on the neck and shoulder, forcing them apart, and experiences burning pain, numbness down the arm, and temporary weakness
What is a Brachial Plexus Injury (Stinger/Burner)
Least common fractured bone in the shoulder
Scapula
What type of sprain is a "separated shoulder"
This special test is used to assess for shoulder impingement
Neer's Test
A soccer player falls directly onto the tip of their shoulder and presents with a visible "step-off" deformity at the distal end of the collarbone
What is an AC Sprain (Separated Shoulder)?
Define FOOSH
Falling on an outstretched hand
What direction of dislocation is a medical emergency when it comes to the SC Joint?
Posterior SC Dislocation
Special Test used when assessing a labral tear?
O'Brien's Test
A football player takes a direct blow to the shoulder, collapses holding their wrist, and presents with a flattened deltoid and anterior deformity
What is a Glenohumeral (GH) Joint Anterior Dislocation
This deformity occurs when the distal end of the clavicle is elevated.
Step-off Deformity
AC, SC, and GH stand for? (Must point to each)
Acromioclavicular, Sternoclavicular, Glenohumeral
Difference between MOI in Bankhart and SLAP?
Bankart occurs from Acute Dislocation, while SLAP occurs from chronic overhead motions (throwing).
A volleyball player experiences deep shoulder pain and a positive O'Brien's test
What is a SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior)
What is the action required after suspecting a fracture to the shoulder region (clavicle, scapula, humerus)
Splint and refer (while monitoring neruovascular symtoms)
MOI for an acute GH joint dislocation.
Abduction and External Rotation
This bony defect of the humeral head is caused by an anterior glenohumeral dislocation.
What is a Hill-Sachs Lesion?
A gymnast feels deep shoulder pain under the AC joint during overhead movements and tests positive on Neer's Test due to soft tissue compression
What is Subacromial Impingement