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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome ... can test +ve #Rotator ... #Cuff #Syndrome ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
Shoulder Exam - Provocative Testing

Supraspinatus muscle injury:
 - Jobe’s Test
 - Hawkin’s Test
 - Drop Arm
Shoulder Exam - ... Infraspinatus Scapular Rotation ... Lift-Off Test Rotator ... cuff subacromial ... #PhysicalExam #Shoulder
Hawkin's Test - Shoulder Examination

Hawkin's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula, passively abduct
assesses for possible rotator ... cuff impingement ... and internally rotate ... #cuff #Shoulder ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Hawkin's Test - Shoulder Examination

Hawkin's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula, passively abduct
assesses for possible rotator ... cuff impingement ... and internally rotate ... #cuff #Shoulder ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Shoulder Shrug Sign for Rotator Cuff Injury

The "Shrug Sign” is the inability to lift the arm
Shoulder Shrug Sign ... for Rotator Cuff ... cuff disease. ... #Cuff #clinical ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Positive Shrug Sign for Rotator Cuff Injury

The "Shrug Sign” is the inability to lift the arm
Shrug Sign for Rotator ... Cuff Injury ... elevating the shoulder ... #Shoulder #Shrug ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Neer's Test - Shoulder Examination

Neer's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula and with
Neer's Test - Shoulder ... assesses for possible rotator ... cuff impingement ... #cuff #impingement ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
Shoulder Impingement ... of underlying rotator ... cuff (RC) muscle-tendon ... unit -> Shoulder ... passive internal rotation
Approach to Cuff Leak Test and Laryngeal Edema
A new joint practice guideline by the ATS and
Approach to Cuff ... the basis of the algorithm ... patients without a cuff ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... LaryngealEdema #Extubation #Algorithm
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder ... Management The shoulder ... abducted, externally rotated ... abduction & external rotation ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics