13 Questions
What is the term used to describe inflammation of the subacromial bursa?
Bursitis
What term is used to describe uncontrolled joint translation causing reduction in function, pain, or pathology around the shoulder?
Instability
Why is a specific pathoanatomic diagnosis challenging for many patients with shoulder pain?
As patients often lack a history of trauma or specific pathology
What term describes the condition when the head of the humerus is not maintained within the glenoid fossa?
Instability
Which term encompasses bursal pathology under the context of shoulder pain?
Rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP)
What is the largest bursa in the upper limb that is commonly involved in shoulder pain?
Subacromial bursa
What symptom might a patient with posterior subluxation/instability experience?
Slipping feeling when raising the arm
What type of test can detect posterior subluxation/instability?
Horizontal flexion test
What is the initial management recommendation after a posterior dislocation?
Commence exercise for motor control and strength
Which muscle group is important to focus on for patients with ongoing posterior instability signs and symptoms?
Posterior rotator cuff and posterior deltoid
What type of exercises are recommended early on after a posterior dislocation?
Motor control and proprioceptive exercises
How long might a patient require a sling for comfort after a posterior dislocation?
Up to a week
What approach guides the treatment for posterior subluxation/instability?
'Assessment and symptom modification' approach
Explore the challenges in assessing and diagnosing shoulder conditions, especially in cases where there is no specific pathology or history of trauma. Understand the limitations of traditional pathoanatomic diagnoses for patients with shoulder pain.
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