68W ALC - LPC , UE Ortho | 72 Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

Shoulder Bones - Humerus Shoulder Clavicle Scapula S.I.T.S. (Shoulder Muscles) - Supraspinatus (Back) Infraspinatus (Back) Teres Minor Muscle (Back) Subscapularis (Front) Sulcus Sign - Depression greater than a fingerbreadth (positive finding for dislocation) Planes of the Body - Axial (Transverse) Coronal (Frontal) Sagittal (Vertical) Etiology for Dislocations - 1. Falling, lifting, repetitive arm activities, throwing 2. Bone spurs rubbing; tendon attrition (weakening) Prevention (Rotator Cuff Injury) - Shoulder Exercises Frequent Breaks Rest Symptoms (Subject Findings - Rotator Cuff injury) - 1. Pain: Reaching overhead, behind your back, lifting or pulling, sleeping on affected side. 2. Shoulder weakness.3. Loss of ROM. 4. Inclination to keep your shoulder inactive. 5. Atrophy or thinning of muscle. Special Test - 1. Neers Test 2. Speed Test 3. Drop Arm Test 4. Jobes Exam (Supraspinatus) Management (Rotator Cuff Injury) - Inability to use arm Shoulder pain that has lasted for more than a week Medical Interventions: Rotator Cuff Injury - 1. Sling 2. Analgesics; NSAIDs 3. Steroid Injection (2-3 times yearly) 4. Surgery Therapeutic Interventions: Rotator Cuff - Rest and limited overhead activity Strengthening Exercises Prognosis: Rotator Cuff Injury - 2-12 weeks recovery dependent on pt compliance and dedication to rehab. Epicondylitis Definition -inflammation to tendon that join forearm muscles on inner and outer of elbow. Etiology: Epicondylitis - When the arm is extended forcefully at the elbow and the wrist in extension or flexion. Overuse.