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Orthopedics

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Shoulder: 4 joints:   SC, AC, GH, Scapulothoracic  
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Acromion process Type I:   Flat, smooth acromion at clavicular joint; normal subacromial space  
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Acromion process Type II:   Hooked acromion; subacromial space mildly decreased  
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Acromion process Type III:   Hooked acromion with spur; subacromial space significantly decreased  
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Shoulder Hx: unusual aspects   hand dominance; Night pain; Clunks, pops; Neck pathology  
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Scapular winging/trauma =   Serratus or Trapezius dysfxn  
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Unable to externally rotate =   Posterior dislocation  
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Supra/infraspinatus wasting =   RCT or suprascapular n. palsy  
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Dec. cervical ROM, pain below elbow =   Cervical disc disease  
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Throwing athletes/ ant. Pain =   Instability  
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Pain or “clunk” w/ motion =   Labral tear  
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Generalized laxity =   Multidirectional instability  
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Shoulder Exam: significant:   Asymmetry; Atrophy; Apley scratch test  
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Rotator cuff: tests for impingement   Neer; Hawkins (both passive)  
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Test of AC joint   crossover (passive)  
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Tests for biceps tendonitis   Speeds; Yergason (both active)  
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Tests for anterior shoulder instability   Sulcus; apprehension & relocation (both passive)  
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Tests for labral tears   Obrien; anterior slide; crank  
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Circulation tests   Adson; Allen; Roos  
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Shoulder imaging: Standard views:   AP and axillary  
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Imaging: Can get Y view if:   suspected dislocation or scapular fx (trauma)  
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On shoulder imaging: may see:   bony bankhart, Hill-Sachs (uncommonly), or spur; tumor or fx; elevated humeral head (RCT); AC separation or DJD  
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Best imaging for RCT   CT arthrogram good, but MRI is better (invasive)  
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CT is good for:   bone abnormality; tumors  
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MRI for RCT   95% sensitivity & specificity in detecting RCT  
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MRI good for:   RCT; SLAP lesions (Arthrogram); Soft tissue  
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Ultrasound: Positives   Non-invasive; Cost; Portable  
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Ultrasound: Negatives   Quality; User dependent  
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Shoulder Injections   Depo medrol w/ lidocaine & bupivacaine HCl (total of 10 mL); 25 gauge 1.25-1.5 needle  
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Common Injection Solutions   Depo Medrol, Celestone; Dexamethasone; Kenalog  
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Depo Medrol, Celestone =   shorter acting, less irritating  
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Dexamethasone =   Medium (duration)  
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Kenalog =   Long acting, slightly more painful initially; mix with lidocaine & marcaine  
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5% of all fractures seen by FP =   Clavicle Fx  
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Clavicle Fx: MOA   FOOSH, onto shoulder, direct trauma  
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Clavicle Imaging   AP, 45 degree cephalic tilt  
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Grades of AC Separations:   6 different grades  
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AC Separation: MOA   Usually direct blow to shoulder  
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AC Separation: PE:   step deformity, TTP AC joint, (+) crossover sign  
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AC Separation: Radiographs:   AP, Zanca (100 cephalic tilt), axillary  
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AC Separation: Grade 3 & above:   Refer for poss surgical fixation, otherwise conservative care (sling)  
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AC Separation: RTP when:   pain-free with abduction, crossover  
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Anterior SC Dislocation: MOA   Anterior usually MVA  
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Anterior SC Dislocation: PE:   TTP SC joint, deformity  
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Anterior SC Dislocation: Radiographs:   AP, 40 degree cephalic view  
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Anterior SC Dislocation: Mgmt   Usually conservative; Sling, ROM  
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Posterior SC Dislocations: MOA   Usually fall on flexed and adducted shoulder  
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Posterior SC Dislocations: Concern   Can be life-threatening; immediate referral and CT  
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Posterior SC Dislocations: Mgmt   Closed reduction or surgical reduction  
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95% of shoulder dislocations are:   Anterior Dislocations  
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Anterior Shoulder Dislocations: usually held in:   ext. rotation and abduction  
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Cf to anterior, posterior shoulder dislocations have:   limited external rotation  
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Anterior Shoulder Dislocations: Radiographs:   AP and axillary or Y  
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Anterior Shoulder Dislocations: Mgmt   Acute: reduction (Stimpson or Kocher)  
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Anterior Shoulder Dislocations: Complications:   recurrent dislocations, bony injury (Hill Sachs, or Bankhart), RCT , NV injury, arthropathy (later)  
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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Tx   once reduced, sling w/ mobilization in 2 wks  
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Rotator cuff disorder: age of most pt   usually > 40 y.o. unless traumatic  
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Rotator cuff disorder: S/S   Insidious onset, worse w/ overhead activity, night pain  
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Rotator cuff disorder: PE:   ROM, RC strength, Hawkins/Neer, Jobe  
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Rotator cuff disorder: Tx & CI   Injections contraindicated if there is a partial tear  
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Rotator cuff disorder: Tx (conservative)   NSAIDs, ice, avoid painful activity, PT, injections  
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Rotator cuff disorder: Tx (surgical)   arthroscopy vs open  
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Biceps Tendonitis: usu assoc with:   other pathology (RCT, SLAP tear); may rupture if RCT worsens  
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Biceps Tendonitis: Tx   NSAIDs, corticosteroid injection, PT  
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Biceps Rupture: age of pt   Usually > 50 yrs old  
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Biceps Rupture: usually involves:   long head of biceps (short head rupture rare)  
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Biceps Rupture: S/S   pop, ecchymosis  
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Adhesive Capsulitis =   Contraction of capsule (Frozen Shoulder )  
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Adhesive Capsulitis: Usually secondary to:   immobilization after injury  
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Clin dx of Adhesive Capsulitis: what is key?   ROM (usually lose external rotation first)  
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Adhesive Capsulitis: mgmt   PT, NSAIDs, injections; may need surgical lysis of adhesions  
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3 Stages of Adhesive Capsulitis   Painful; Adhesive; Recovery  
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SLAP Lesions =   Superior Labral Anterior Posterior  
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SLAP Lesions S/S   Painful shoulder with clicks, pops with motion  
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SLAP Lesions: PE   Pos clunk test, crank test, OBriens, sometimes instability or biceps tendonitis; MRI  
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SLAP Lesions: tx   Conservative tx (NSAIDs, PT, rest); arthroscopy vs open repair  
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Tests for posterior shoulder instability   Pt supine, elbow flexed 90, arm abducted to 90; push postly, pos test = pt apprehension & laxity  
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Posterior shoulder dislocations cf to anterior:   Posterior will have limited external rotation cf to anterior dislocations  
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Clavicle Fractures: most common geography   middle third (followed by distal third); most common place at jnct btw middle & distal 1/3  
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Clavicle Fx: PE:   edema & pt tenderness over fx site; assess ROM of neck, shoulder; motor strength, sensation; SC dislocations  
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Clavicle fx: Tx   Sling; Figure of 8 (sig displacement, use of arms for ADLs); Periodic ROM; No contact sports for 6 wks  
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Clavicle Fx: When to Refer?   NV compromise; open fx; symptomatic non-union at 12 wk; Cosmesis; Distal third (? physeal injury, AC injury); Proximal third (SC joint dislocation)  
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Rotator cuff disorder: DDX:   Instability; SLAP; Bursitis; Referred pain ; Calcific tendonitis; Thoracic outlet syndrome; Adhesive capsulitis  
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Ant Shoulder Dislocation: may need surgical repair   Thermal capsular shift (subluxations); arthroscopy vs open repair  
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Biceps Rupture: Mgmt   Conservative: Proximal (most); MRI if dx uncertain; Tenodesis within 3-4 wks prn (Distal)  
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Adhesive Capsulitis: epidemiology   assoc w/ other illnesses (DM, thyroid, recent chemo/ rad); F >> M (increased estrogen receptors around shoulders)  
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Adhesive Capsulitis: Painful stage   (0-3 months); pain w/ movement; genl ache; mx spasm; inc noc/ rest pain  
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Adhesive Capsulitis: Adhesive stage   (3-6 months); Less pain; inc stiffness & restricted movement; less noc pain; pain at extreme ranges of movement  
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Adhesive Capsulitis: Recovery stage   (>6 months); dec pain; restrictn w/ slow, gradual inc ROM; recovery spontaneous, often incomplete  
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rotator cuff PE   RC: pain, less ROM w/overhead supraspinatus (empty can) weak to abd; Neers: pain w/forward flexion; Hawkins: pain on int rotation; + drop off test  
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most common causes of shoulder pain in absence of trauma =   RC tendonitis, bursitis, bicipital tendonitis  
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Shoulder pain DDx   rotator cuff, subacromial bursitis (pain/TTP), humerus fx, biceps tendonitis (groove TTP), GH OA, SLAP tear (no weakness)  
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Shoulder pain after repetitive activity, point tenderness at anterior humerus or AC joint. + drop arm test or apprehension test   Rotator cuff injury (SITS muscles)  
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ROM: Shoulder   Flexion: 0-170; Extension: 0-40; Abduction: 0-150; Adduction: 0-30; External rotation: 0-90; Internal Rotation: 0-80  
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Avulsion of the antero-inferior glenoid labrum =   Bankart lesion  
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Compression fx of posterior humeral head =   Hill-Sachs lesion  
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Shoulder dislocation: xray & reduction maneuvers (3):   Rowe (opposite ear over head), Stimson (prone), Hippocratic (traction)  
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Most common cause of shoulder pain   impingement  
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Single most sensitive and specific physical exam finding in rotator cuff tears   weakness with resisted external rotation and or abduction  
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Tests for anterior shoulder instability   Sulcus; apprehension & relocation (both passive)  
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AC Separation: MOA   Usually direct blow to shoulder  
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AC Separation: PE:   step deformity, TTP AC joint, (+) crossover sign  
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Anterior SC (sternoclavicular) joint dislocation: PE:   TTP SC joint, deformity  
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Posterior SC Dislocations: MOA   Usually fall on flexed and adducted shoulder  
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Posterior SC Dislocations: Concern   Can be life-threatening; immediate referral and CT  
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Posterior SC Dislocations: Mgmt   Closed reduction or surgical reduction  
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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Tx   once reduced, sling w/ mobilization in 2 wks  
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Rotator cuff disorder: age of most pt   usually > 40 y.o. unless traumatic  
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Rotator cuff disorder: PE:   ROM, RC strength, Hawkins/Neer, Jobe  
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Rotator cuff disorder: Tx (conservative)   NSAIDs, ice, avoid painful activity, PT, injections  
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Rotator cuff disorder: Tx (surgical)   arthroscopy vs open  
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Biceps Tendonitis: PE:   TTP Bicipital groove, Speeds, Yergasons  
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Biceps Rupture: age of pt   Usually > 50 yrs old  
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Clavicle Fractures: most common geography   middle third (followed by distal third); most common place at jnct btw middle & distal 1/3  
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Clavicle Fx: PE:   edema & pt tenderness over fx site; assess ROM of neck, shoulder; motor strength, sensation; SC dislocations  
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Clavicle fx: Tx   Sling; Figure of 8 (sig displacement, use of arms for ADLs); Periodic ROM; No contact sports for 6 wks  
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Biceps Rupture: Mgmt   Conservative: Proximal (most); MRI if dx uncertain; Tenodesis within 3-4 wks prn (Distal)  
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Adhesive Capsulitis: epidemiology   assoc w/ other illnesses (DM, thyroid, recent chemo/ rad); F >> M (increased estrogen receptors around shoulders)  
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Indications for rotator cuff repair   <60 yo, or 60-70 yo with favorable medical history and comorbidities  
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Shoulder dislocation that is the most common   anterior  
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Two fractures associated with the shoulder   Bankart, Hill-Sachs  
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Shoulder exam: active tests (3)   empty can, lift off, infraspinatous  
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Shoulder exam: passive tests (4)   Neer, Hawkins, sulcus, cross arm  
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