Clavicle Fracture
What is it?: Fracture of the clavicle
S/S: Swelling, deformity, pain over the fracture site, loss of ROM in the shoulder, protecting the shoulder
MOI: Direct trauma to the clavicle
Treatment: Stabilize the fracture site whether it be surgically or non-operative
S/S: Swelling, deformity, pain over the fracture site, loss of ROM in the shoulder, protecting the shoulder
MOI: Direct trauma to the clavicle
Treatment: Stabilize the fracture site whether it be surgically or non-operative
Shoulderdoc (2015) [Untitled SLAP] retrieved October 21, 2015 from https://www.shoulderdoc.co.uk/images/uploaded/closeupslap%20tear.jpg
Sternal clavicular Sprain/Separation
What is it?: A separation of the sternoclavicular joint
S/S: Pain over SC joint, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Direct trauma to the SC joint
Treatment: Bracing, ice, NSAID's, physical rehabilitation
S/S: Pain over SC joint, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Direct trauma to the SC joint
Treatment: Bracing, ice, NSAID's, physical rehabilitation
MD Guidelines (2015) [Overview] retrieved October 21, 2015 from http://www.mdguidelines.com/images/Illustrations/dis_ster.jpg
Acromion Clavicular Separation
What is it?: A separation of the acromioclavicular joint
S/S: Pain over AC joint superficially , loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Direct trauma to the SC joint
Treatment: Bracing to stabilize the joint, ice, physical rehabilitation, surgery in extreme cases
S/S: Pain over AC joint superficially , loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Direct trauma to the SC joint
Treatment: Bracing to stabilize the joint, ice, physical rehabilitation, surgery in extreme cases
Axon Physio & Acupuncture (n.d.) [AC sprain] retrieved October 21, 2015 from http://www.axonphysio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Acromioclavicular.jpg
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
What is it?: When the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles become irritated and inflamed
S/S: Pain under the acromion, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Chronic repetitive motion of the rotator cuff
Treatment: Steroid injection, ice, physical rehabilitation, surgical if conditions continue to worsen
S/S: Pain under the acromion, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Chronic repetitive motion of the rotator cuff
Treatment: Steroid injection, ice, physical rehabilitation, surgical if conditions continue to worsen
Frugal Fitness (2015) [Untitled Shoulder Impingement] retrieved October 21, 2015 from http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gBFTpun747U/TdSDYwCEpOI/AAAAAAAABK0/7H8vc8O4OjM/s1600/shoulder+impingement+subacromial+impingement+syndrome+testing+evaluation+assessment+soft+tissue+inflammation+bursitis+tendonitis+pain+range+of+motion+sai+acromioclavicular+joint.png
Subacromial bursitis
What is it?: Inflammation of the subacromial bursa
S/S: Pain in the superior and anterior shoulder especially when the shoulder is flexed
MOI: Excessive and repetitive motions in the shoulder
Treatment: Rest, ice, NSAIDs, steroid injection
S/S: Pain in the superior and anterior shoulder especially when the shoulder is flexed
MOI: Excessive and repetitive motions in the shoulder
Treatment: Rest, ice, NSAIDs, steroid injection
Aid my Bursa (2006) [Untitled shoulder bursa] retrieved October 21, 2015 from http://www.aidmybursa.com/_img/shoulder-subacromial-bursa.jpg
Bicep tendonitis
What is it?: Inflammation of the biceps tendon
S/S: Pain over the distal bicep tendon and bicipital groove
MOI: Repetitive over head motions
Treatment: Rest, ice, NSAIDs
S/S: Pain over the distal bicep tendon and bicipital groove
MOI: Repetitive over head motions
Treatment: Rest, ice, NSAIDs
Move Forward (2015) [Biceps Tendonitis] retrieved October 21, 2015 from http://www.moveforwardpt.com/image.axd?id=e84e6796-3564-476d-a1f2-c7106e94011e
Rotator cuff strain
What is it?: Strain of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis muscles
S/S: Pain over the posterior shoulder and scapula, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: FOOSH, repetitive over head motions
Treatment: Rest, NSAIDs
S/S: Pain over the posterior shoulder and scapula, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: FOOSH, repetitive over head motions
Treatment: Rest, NSAIDs
Aid My Rotator Cuff (2015) [Untitled Rotator Cuff] retrieved October 21, 2015 from http://www.aidmyrotatorcuff.com/_img/rotator-cuff-supraspinatus-tendonitis.jpg
Humeral fracture
What is it?: Fracture of the neck of the humerus
S/S: Deformity, sharp pain, swelling, loss of ROM pressure necrosis
MOI: Direct trauma to the humerus
Treatment: Non-operative includes rest, casting, physical rehabilitation, Operative usually includes pins and plates
S/S: Deformity, sharp pain, swelling, loss of ROM pressure necrosis
MOI: Direct trauma to the humerus
Treatment: Non-operative includes rest, casting, physical rehabilitation, Operative usually includes pins and plates
SLAP lesion
What is it?: Superior labral tear from anterior to posterior
S/S: Deep pain in the anterior, superior and posterior shoulder, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Repetitive over head motions, traumatic episode
Treatment: Bracing, rest, steroid injection
S/S: Deep pain in the anterior, superior and posterior shoulder, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Repetitive over head motions, traumatic episode
Treatment: Bracing, rest, steroid injection
Shoulderdoc (2015) [Untitled SLAP] retrieved October 21, 2015 from https://www.shoulderdoc.co.uk/images/uploaded/closeupslap%20tear.jpg
Bankhart lesion
What is it?: Tear on the anterior glenoid labrum
S/S: Pain in the anterior shoulder, shoulder instability, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Repetitive anterior shoulder dislocations
Treatment: Bracing, surgery, physical rehabilitation
S/S: Pain in the anterior shoulder, shoulder instability, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Repetitive anterior shoulder dislocations
Treatment: Bracing, surgery, physical rehabilitation
ORTHOflims (March 15, 2013) Bankhart and Hill-Sachs lesion [Video File]. Retrieved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6BWiufgmsc
Hill-Sach lesion
What is it?: Cortical depression in the posterior lateral head of the humerus
S/S: Usually happens along with a bankhart lesion
MOI: Excessive anterior shoulder dislocations
Treatment: Same as bank hart
S/S: Usually happens along with a bankhart lesion
MOI: Excessive anterior shoulder dislocations
Treatment: Same as bank hart
Thoracic outlet syndrome
What is it?: Compression of the neurovascular bundle in the neck
S/S: Numbness and tingling in the shoulder down to the fingers, night pain
MOI: repetitive stress, congenital abnormalities
Treatment: Rest, NSAIDs, massage
S/S: Numbness and tingling in the shoulder down to the fingers, night pain
MOI: repetitive stress, congenital abnormalities
Treatment: Rest, NSAIDs, massage
Brigham and Women’s Hospital (2015) [Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Topics] retrieved October 21, 2015 from http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Departments_and_services/surgery/thoracic-surgery/images/medill_lg_thoutletsyndrome.png
Subluxing biceps tendon
What is it?: When the biceps tendon moves out of the bicipital groove
S/S: Pain in the bicipital groove, distal shoulder instability, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Over competition from injured rotator cuff muscles
Treatment: NSAIDs, ice, rest
S/S: Pain in the bicipital groove, distal shoulder instability, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Over competition from injured rotator cuff muscles
Treatment: NSAIDs, ice, rest
Shoulderdoc (2015) [Untitled Biceps tendon] retrieved October 21, 2015 from https://www.shoulderdoc.co.uk/images/uploaded/biceps%20dislocation%20type%202%20web.jpg
Glenohumeral dislocation/subluxation
What is it? Separation between the scapula and the humerus
S/S: Deformity, shoulder instability, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Pulling movement, FOOSH
Treatment: Brace, reduce dislocation, NSAIDs, ice, rest
S/S: Deformity, shoulder instability, loss of ROM in the shoulder
MOI: Pulling movement, FOOSH
Treatment: Brace, reduce dislocation, NSAIDs, ice, rest
Houston Methodist (2015) [Untitled Shoulder Dislocation] retrieved October 21, 2015 from http://www.eorthopod.com/images/ContentImages/shoulder/shoulder_dislocation/shoulder_dislocation_anatomy11.jpg
Scapular winging
What is it?: When the scapula sits at an abnormal position
S/S: abnormal scapular movement,
MOI: Injury to the long thoracic nerve
Treatment: Physical therapy to reeducate the nerve
S/S: abnormal scapular movement,
MOI: Injury to the long thoracic nerve
Treatment: Physical therapy to reeducate the nerve
Its Not My Plan (n.d.) [Untitled Scapular Winging] Retrieved October 21, 2015 from http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-H3YhD8wdWw/SE3HbfmKGVI/AAAAAAAAAEI/us8_Oodt3Dc/s320/scapular_winging_4.jpg
Sprengels deformity
What is it?: When the scapula sits abnormally high along the back
S/S: Deformity, pain in the scapula
MOI: Failure of development in early childhood
Treatment: Surgery, physical rehabilitation
S/S: Deformity, pain in the scapula
MOI: Failure of development in early childhood
Treatment: Surgery, physical rehabilitation
Journal of Clinical Imaging Science (2010) [Untitled Sprengels deformity] retrieved October 21, 2015 from http://www.clinicalimagingscience.org/articles/2011/1/1/images/JClinImagingSci_2011_1_1_13_76691_f2.jpg
Frozen Shoulder
What is it?: When the shoulder loses mobility because of inflammation
S/S: Unable to use the shoulder
MOI: Previous shoulder injuries, cervical disc pathology
Treatment: NSAIDs, steroid injection,
S/S: Unable to use the shoulder
MOI: Previous shoulder injuries, cervical disc pathology
Treatment: NSAIDs, steroid injection,
University of Virginia Health Systems (2015) [Frozen Shoulder] retrieved October 21, 2015 from http://uvahealth.com/ebsco_images/7348.jpg