1
Q
What are the 2 causes of a rotator cuff tear?
A
Degeneration
Trauma
- Overuse usually
2
Q
How may a partial tear present?
A
Similar to acromioclavicular injury = painful arc
3
Q
What may a complete tear present with?
A
Shoulder tip pain
Full range of passive movement
4
Q
What clinical sign may be elicited?
A
Drop arm sing
When arm adducted to <90% it suddenly drops with pain
5
Q
What is treatment of a rotator cuff tear?
A
Surgery
Open or arthroscopic
3. Conditions: MSK
flashcards
Decks in class (23)
# Cards
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Bone Healing18
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Complication of Fracture14
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Seddon Classification of Nerve Injury8
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Common Nerve Palsies13
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Fracture Management17
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The Neck1
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Spinal Stenosis10
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Spondylosthesis8
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Spinal Emergencies6
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Wrist Fractures18
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Humeral Fractures12
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Femoral Fractures9
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Dupuytrens Contracture8
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Stenosing Tenosynovitis9
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Carpal Tunnel6
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Shoulder Dislocation10
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Subacromial Impingement9
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Acromioclavicular Joint Injury6
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Adhesive Capsulitis12
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Rotator Cuff Tear5
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Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis12
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Knee Ligament Injuries34
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Foot Deformities35
