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Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Chronic Shoulder ... Diagnosis Algorithm 4 tests ... for the AC joint ... Cross-arm shoulder ... after cross-arm test
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Flexor Digitorum Profundus ... Test Isolate ... interphalangeal joint ... flexion at this joint ... #Test #Jersey #
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint ... Interphalangeal joint ... hinge joint; ROM ... flexor digitorum profundus ... #Dislocation #IPJoint
Illustrations showing elements of a shoulder assessment. Also included on a shoulder assessment would be determination
elements of a shoulder ... acromioclavicular joint ... (using Speed's test ... (In Speed's test ... is a positive test
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): X-ray features
 • Soft tissue swelling (best seen by comparing left & right
tissue swelling (best ... together) • Joint ... ) • Joint Subluxations ... (Joint deformities ... Best visualized
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... The drop arm test ... Passively adduct the shoulder ... 30 degrees, and point ... Supraspinatus #Tear #Shoulder
Shoulder Radiograph AP View Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
Normal Measurements:
 • Acromioclavicular Joint 5-8mm
 • Coracoclavicular Distance
Shoulder Radiograph ... Acromioclavicular Joint ... • Glenohumeral Joint ... drdevradiology #Shoulder
Representative X-ray appearance of a primary benign bone tumor - Aneurysmal Bone Cyst 
 • Soft
tissue swelling (best ... together) • Joint ... ) • Joint Subluxations ... (Joint deformities ... Best visualized
Cross Arm Test of the Acromioclavicular Joint (Scarf Test or Cross Body Adduction Test)

The cross arm
Acromioclavicular Joint ... Flex the shoulder ... acromioclavicular joint ... Acromioclavicular #Joint ... #ACJoint #shoulder
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
and Degenerative joint ... Inflammatory Joint ... Swelling stimulates joint ... • Moving the joint ... Degenerative Joint