Challenges in Shoulder Assessment and Diagnosis
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What is the term used to describe inflammation of the subacromial bursa?

  • Tendonitis
  • Bursitis (correct)
  • Myositis
  • Arthritis
  • What term is used to describe uncontrolled joint translation causing reduction in function, pain, or pathology around the shoulder?

  • Instability (correct)
  • Atrophy
  • Laxity
  • Ataxia
  • Why is a specific pathoanatomic diagnosis challenging for many patients with shoulder pain?

  • Related to increased effectiveness of management plans
  • Due to excessive joint movement
  • Because of lack of innervation in the shoulder area
  • As patients often lack a history of trauma or specific pathology (correct)
  • What term describes the condition when the head of the humerus is not maintained within the glenoid fossa?

    <p>Instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term encompasses bursal pathology under the context of shoulder pain?

    <p>Rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest bursa in the upper limb that is commonly involved in shoulder pain?

    <p>Subacromial bursa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom might a patient with posterior subluxation/instability experience?

    <p>Slipping feeling when raising the arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of test can detect posterior subluxation/instability?

    <p>Horizontal flexion test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial management recommendation after a posterior dislocation?

    <p>Commence exercise for motor control and strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle group is important to focus on for patients with ongoing posterior instability signs and symptoms?

    <p>Posterior rotator cuff and posterior deltoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of exercises are recommended early on after a posterior dislocation?

    <p>Motor control and proprioceptive exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long might a patient require a sling for comfort after a posterior dislocation?

    <p>Up to a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach guides the treatment for posterior subluxation/instability?

    <p>'Assessment and symptom modification' approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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