Shoulder Injury

What injury can we suspect with positive Apprehension and Relocation special tests?

• Tendinitis of biceps tendon

• Strain to the rotator cuff muscles

• Anterior labral tear

• Brachial plexus strain

What muscle is shown?

• Biceps brachii

• Deltoid

• Subscapularis

• Pectoralis minor

What structure are we testing with the Speeds special test?

• Bicep tendon

• Rotator cuff

• Glenohumeral joint

• SC joint

A 72 year old woman slips and falls on the ice, landing on her right shoulder region. Later that night, she notices a small bruise in the injured area. The next morning, however, the area of discoloration has expanded significantly. She feels no pain when moving her shoulder, but the area of discoloration is painful to the touch. What is the best term to classify this injury?

• sprain

• plaque

• hematoma

• tennis elbow

The discoloration that occurs during soft tissue damage is a result of:

• nerve damage

• increased blood flow to the injured region

• sun exposure of the injured region

• cell death in the injured region

What is the most common type of shoulder injury in athletes?

• Rotator cuff tear

• Dislocated shoulder

• Fractured clavicle

• Bicep tendonitis

Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction?

• Deltoid

• Biceps brachii

• Trapezius

• Latissimus dorsi

What is the primary function of the rotator cuff muscles?

• Stabilize the shoulder joint

• Flex the elbow

• Extend the wrist

• Rotate the hip

Which imaging technique is most commonly used to diagnose shoulder injuries?

• X-ray

• MRI

• Ultrasound

• CT scan

What is the typical recovery time for a minor shoulder sprain?

• 1-2 weeks

• 3-4 weeks

• 5-6 weeks

• 7-8 weeks