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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome ... arm, empty can test ... +ve #Rotator # ... Cuff #Syndrome # ... diagnosis #sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... 95% of shoulder dislocations ... abducted, externally rotated ... abduction & external rotation ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
stretch hand with rotation ... due to internal rotation ... due to external rotation ... elbow fully as a test ... In neutral rotation
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Piriformis Test ... (FAIR Test - Flexion ... , and Internal Rotation ... and internally rotate ... #physicalexam #msk
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
Freiberg's Test ... for Piriformis Syndrome ... degrees, internally rotate ... #Piriformis #syndrome ... #physicalexam #msk
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... after cross-arm test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #MSK
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
of underlying rotator ... + Painful arc test ... pain + Hawkin's test ... passive internal rotation ... signs #symptoms #msk
Pace Maneuver for Piriformis Syndrome

With the patient's hips and needs flexed to 90 degrees, the patient
for Piriformis Syndrome ... and externally rotates ... The test is positive ... Pace #Maneuver #Test ... lumbar #sciatica #msk
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... Abduction and external rotation ... Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... x-ray view -> Dislocation ... signs #symptoms #msk
Scapular Manipulation Technique for Reduction of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation (Left Shoulder)

The scapular manipulation technique focuses on
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... slight external rotation ... The rotate the scapula ... Anterior #Shoulder #Dislocation ... #orthopedics #msk