Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Spot diagnosis = _____

Square shoulder (loss of rounded contour) is a sign of _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with an externally rotated shoulder that is close to body (handshake position), and numbness over the deltoid? _____

Hint: diagnosis

Posterolateral humeral head compression fracture (often seen after anterior shoulder dislocation) = _____

Refer adhesive capsulitis to _____ care if pain and significant disability are present for ≥ 3 months

What movement is most prominently affected in adhesive capsulitis? _____

What are the three phases of adhesive capsulitis ("frozen shoulder")? 1) _____ 2) Frozen 3) Thawing

Adhesive capsulitis classically presents with _____ pain & stiffness/loss of movement (active & passive)

What imaging is done for shoulder dislocation? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with an adducted and internally rotated shoulder following a seizure? _____

Hint: diagnosis