Shoulder Instability and Recurrent Instability Classification

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What does the acronym FED S stand for in the classification system for shoulder instability?

Frequency, Episode, Diagnosis, Severity

Frequency, Event, Displacement, Severity

Frequency, Etiology, Direction, Severity (correct)

Frequency, Etiology, Dislocation, System

Which type of instability involves instability in two or more directions?

Multidirectional instability (correct)

Inferior instability

Unilateral instability

Bilateral instability

What might lead to recurrent instability in the shoulder?

Multiple severe traumas

Only minor repetitive traumas

No history of trauma

One previous trauma (correct)

How is anterior posterior inferior shoulder instability classified?

Into different categories Signup and view all the answers

What type of treatment pathway is recommended for different types of shoulder instability?

Tailored treatment pathways Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor to consider when assessing frequency in the FED S system for shoulder instability?

Multiple episodes Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of multidirectional instability?

Excessive joint translations in at least two directions with activity-related pain Signup and view all the answers

What may predispose someone to instability, particularly if muscle control is poor?

Normal joint laxity or hypermobility Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of physiotherapy treatment for shoulder instability?

Improving scapular and rotator cuff muscle control through progressive exercises Signup and view all the answers

What is an indicator of laxity and overall increased external rotation range during a physical examination for shoulder instability?

Positive Zilker sign Signup and view all the answers

How long does the rehabilitation for shoulder instability generally range from?

6-12 months Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored as exercises progress in the treatment of shoulder instability?

Scapular control and symptoms to ensure appropriate progression Signup and view all the answers

What does the Feds classification system primarily focus on in relation to shoulder instability?

The direction of instability Signup and view all the answers

In the Stanmore system, what does Polar One indicate?

Structural deficit within the glenohumeral joint related to trauma Signup and view all the answers

What symptom might indicate the hypothesis of anterior instability in a throwing athlete?

Pain in maximal shoulder external rotation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common description provided by patients experiencing atraumatic shoulder instability?

Feeling of shoulder looseness or weakness Signup and view all the answers

Which group in the Stanmore system defines individuals with abnormal muscle control?

Polar Three Signup and view all the answers

What might be an indicator of posterior instability according to the text?

Symptoms in the follow through phase of throwing Signup and view all the answers

What could most likely cause increased stretchiness or pathological laxity within capsular restraints according to the text?

Repetitive microtrauma in the thrower Signup and view all the answers

'Euler's Danlos' is mentioned in the text as an example of a:

'Non-structural cause of shoulder instability' Signup and view all the answers