Shoulder Injury Assessment and Treatment Quiz

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Shoulder Injury Assessment and Treatment

For Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis (GHOA), key symptoms include stiffness in the morning, pain with activity, and decreased joint mobility.
MRI is the recommended diagnostic tool for GHOA, and interventions may include physical therapy, medication, injections, and surgery.
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy (RTC) may present with pain at the top and lateral aspect of the shoulder, weakness, and a history of repetitive overhead activity.
Stages of RTC Tendinopathy include inflammation, partial tearing, and full tear, with symptoms such as painful arc of movement and weakness.
Treatment for RTC Tendinopathy may involve physical therapy to improve tissue tolerance and force production, as well as medical interventions like anti-inflammatories and corticosteroid injections.
Labral Injuries (SLAP Tears) can occur in throwing athletes or due to forceful arm traction, with different types categorized based on the extent of the tear and biceps tendon involvement.
Symptoms of SLAP Tears include decreased overhead range of motion, pain with cross body movements, and decreased dynamic mobility control.
There is no current clinical practice guideline (CPG) for SLAP Tears, and interventions may focus on physical therapy to improve muscle coordination and activation, normalize movement, and reduce tissue stress.
For Glenohumeral Instability, potential diagnoses should consider sudden onset of symptoms, participation in contact sports, and generalized joint hypermobility.
Objective information for Glenohumeral Instability may include decreased joint mobility and muscle performance, and special tests like the Biceps Load Test.
Interventions for Glenohumeral Instability may involve physical therapy and medical interventions, with surgical repair for severe cases.
Outcome measures for all shoulder injuries may include the Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS), QuickDASH, Penn Shoulder Scale (PSS), and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI).