© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Chapter 18: The Shoulder Complex

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© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. The shoulder is an extremely complicated region of the body Joint which has a high degree of mobility but not without compromising stability Involved in a variety of overhead activities relative to sport making it susceptible to a number of repetitive and overused type injuries Movement and stabilization of the shoulder requires integrated function of the rotator cuff muscles, joint capsule and scapula stabilizing muscles

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© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Functional Anatomy Sternoclavicular (SC) joint –Clavicle articulates with manubrium of the sternum Weak bony structure but held by strong ligaments Fibrocartilaginous disk between articulating surfaces –Shock absorber and helps prevent displacement forward –Clavicle permitted to move up and down, forward and backward and in rotation –Clavicle must elevate 40 degrees to allow upward rotation of scapula and thus shoulder abduction

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Functional Anatomy Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint –Lateral end of clavicle with acromion process of scapula Weak joint and susceptible to sprain and separation –AC ligament, CC ligament, & thin fibrous capsule Posterior rotation of clavicle as arm elevates –Must rotate approx. 50 degrees for full elevation to occur

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Glenohumeral (GH) Joint –Ball and socket, synovial joint in which round head of humerus articulates with shallow glenoid fossa of scapula stabilized slightly by fibrocartilaginous rim called the Glenoid Labrum Humeral head larger than glenoid fossa –At any point during elevation of shoulder only 25 to 30% of humeral head is in contact with glenoid –Statically stabilized by labrum and capsular ligaments –Dynamically stabilized by deltoid and rotator cuff muscles

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Scapulothoracic (ST) Joint –Not a true joint, but movement of scapula on thoracic cage is critical to joint motion Scapula capable of upward/downward rotation, external/internal rotation & anterior/posterior tipping In addition to rotating other motions include scapular elevation and depression & protraction (abduction) and retraction (adduction)

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Stability of shoulder joint –Instability often the cause of many specific shoulder injuries –During movement essential to maintain position of humeral head relative to glenoid Likewise it is essential for glenoid to adjust its position relative to moving humeral head, while maintaining stable base

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Rotator cuff muscles along with long head of the biceps provide dynamic stability –control the position of humeral head –Prevent excessive displacement or translation of humeral head relative to glenoid Co-activation of rotator cuff muscles function to compress humeral head into glenoid for stability, as well as depress humeral head – counteracts contraction of deltoid which is elevating humeral head »Imbalance between muscle components will create abnormal GH mechanics and injury

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Scapular stability and mobility –Scapular muscles play critical role in normal function of shoulder Produce movement of scapula on thoracic cage Dynamically position glenoid relative to moving humerus –levator scap & upper trap=scap elevation –middle trap & Rhomboids=scap retraction –Lower trap=scap retraction, upward rotation and depression –Pec minor=scap depression –Serratus anterior=scap abduction and upward rotation »Only attachment of scapula to thorax is through these muscles

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Prevention of Shoulder Injuries Proper physical conditioning is key Develop body and specific regions relative to sport Strengthen through a full ROM –Focus on rotator cuff muscles in all planes of motion –Be sure to incorporate scapula stabilizing muscles Enhances base of function for glenohumeral joint

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Warm-up should be used before explosive arm movements are attempted Contact and collision sport athletes should receive proper instruction on falling Protective equipment Mechanics versus overuse injuries

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Throwing Mechanics Instruction in proper throwing mechanics is critical for injury prevention

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Assessment of the Shoulder Complex History –What is the cause of pain? –Mechanism of injury? –Previous history? –Location, duration and intensity of pain? –Crepitus, numbness, distortion in temperature –Weakness or fatigue? –What provides relief?

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Observation –Elevation or depression of shoulder tips –Position and shape of clavicle –Acromion process –Biceps and deltoid symmetry –Postural assessment (kyphosis, lordosis, shoulders) –Position of head and arms –Scapular elevation and symmetry –Scapular protraction or winging –Muscle symmetry –Scapulohumeral rhythm Insert 18-6

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Recognition and Management of Specific Injuries Clavicular Fractures –Cause of Injury Fall on outstretched arm, fall on tip of shoulder or direct impact Occur primarily in middle third (greenstick fracture often occurs in young athletes) –Signs of Injury Generally presents w/ supporting of arm, head tilted towards injured side w/ chin turned away Clavicle may appear lower Palpation reveals pain, swelling, deformity and point tenderness

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Clavicular Fractures (continued) –Rehab concerns Closed reduction - sling and swathe, immobilize w/ figure 8 brace for 6-8 weeks Possible involvement of AC and SC joints Clavicle insertion for deltoid, upper trap & pec major –Provide stability and neuromuscular control to shoulder complex –Must be addressed in rehab Removal of brace should be followed w/ joint mobilization of clavicle, isometrics and use of a sling for 3-4 weeks –AROM & PROM Occasionally requires operative management

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Fractures of the Humerus –Cause of Injury Humeral shaft fractures occur as a result of a direct blow, or fall on outstretched arm Proximal fractures occur due to direct blow, dislocation, fall on outstretched arm –Care Immediate application of splint, treat for shock and refer Athlete will be out of competition for 2-6 months depending on location and severity of injury Progressive ROM exercises as tolerated PRE exercises of shoulder & elbow after 4-6 weeks Maintain strength of elbow, forearm and wrist musculature

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Sternoclavicular Sprain –Cause of Injury Indirect force, blunt trauma (may cause displacement) –Care PRICE, immobilization Immobilize for 3-5 weeks followed by graded reconditioning Strengthen muscles in range that does not put further stress on joint Low grade joint mobilizations after inflammation is controlled Restore normal mechanics of shoulder complex

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Acromioclavicular Sprain –Cause of Injury Result of direct blow (from any direction), upward force from humerus, fall on outstretched arm –Signs of Injury Grade 1 - point tenderness and pain w/ movement; no disruption of AC joint Grade 2 - tear or rupture of AC ligament, partial displacement of lateral end of clavicle; pain, point tenderness and decreased ROM (abduction/adduction) Grade 3 - Rupture of AC and CC ligaments with dislocation of clavicle; gross deformity, pain, loss of function and instability

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. –Care Ice, stabilization, referral to physician Grades 1-3 (non-operative) will require 3-4 days (grade 1) and 2 weeks of immobilization ( grade 3) respectively Aggressive rehab is required w/ all grades –Joint mobilizations, flexibility exercises, & strengthening should occur immediately –Progress as athlete is able to tolerate w/out pain and swelling –Padding and protection may be required until pain- free ROM returns –Grade 1 & 2 often treated conservatively while grade 3 may require surgical intervention to reduce separation although often treated w/o surgery also –Grade IV, V & VI- require internal fixation to realign fractured segments

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Glenohumeral Dislocations –Cause of Injury Head of humerus is forced out of the joint Anterior dislocation is the result of an anterior force on the shoulder, forced abduction, extension and external rotation Occasionally the dislocation will occur inferiorly –Signs of Injury Flattened deltoid, prominent humeral head in axilla; arm carried in slight abduction and external rotation; moderate pain and disability

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Care –RICE, immobilization and reduction by a physician –Begin muscle re-conditioning ASAP –Use of sling should continue for at least 1 week –Progress to resistance exercises as pain allows

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Shoulder Impingement Syndrome –Cause of Injury Mechanical compression of supraspinatus tendon, subacromial bursa and long head of biceps tendon due to decreased space under coracoacromial arch Seen in over head repetitive activities –Signs of Injury Diffuse pain, pain on palpation of subacromial space Decreased strength of external rotators compared to internal rotators; tightness in posterior and inferior capsule Positive impingement and empty can tests

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. –Care Restore normal biomechanics in order to maintain space Strengthening of rotator cuff and scapula stabilizing muscles Stretching of posterior and inferior joint capsule Modify activity (control frequency and intensity)

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. –Rotator cuff tear Involves supraspinatus or rupture of other rotator cuff tendons Primary mechanism - acute trauma (high velocity rotation) Occurs near insertion on greater tuberosity Full thickness tears usually occur in those athletes w/ a long history of impingement or instability (generally does not occur in athlete under age 40) –Signs of Injury Present with pain with muscle contraction Tenderness on palpation and loss of strength due to pain Loss of function, swelling With complete tear impingement and empty can test are positive

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. –Care RICE for modulation of pain Progressive strengthening of rotator cuff Reduce frequency and level of activity initially with a gradual and progressive increase in intensity

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Shoulder Bursitis –Etiology Chronic inflammatory condition due to trauma or overuse - subacromial bursa May develop from direct impact or fall on tip of shoulder –Signs of Injury Pain w/ motion and tenderness during palpation in subacromial space; positive impingement tests –Management Cold packs and NSAID’s to reduce inflammation Remove mechanisms precipitating condition Maintain full ROM to reduce chances of contractures and adhesions from forming

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Contusion of Upper Arm –Cause of Injury Direct blow Repeated trauma could result in development of myositis ossificans –Signs of Injury Pain and tenderness, increased warmth, discoloration and limited elbow flexion and extension –Management RICE for at least 24 hours Provide protection to contused area to prevent repeated episodes that could cause myositis ossificans Maintain ROM

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Multi-directional instability –When forces that are generated at GH joint that stabilizing muscles are unable to handle humeral head tends to translate anteriorly and inferiorly Overtime cause structures to stretch Increase demands of posterior structures –Eventual breakdown of these tissues

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. MDI rehab considerations –Emphasis on anterior and posterior musculature –Promote neuromuscular control to assist dynamic stability –Patient must be compliant with exercises to avoid instability and/or repetitive subluxations Surgical intervention is sometimes required to tighten joint capsule

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© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Special Tests Acromioclavicular Joint Compression Test Steps :Patient is sitting or lying supine with the involved arm relaxed at the side Examiner stands on the invovled side, placing one hand on the patient's clavicle and the other hand on the spine of the scapula Examiner gently squeezes the hands together, noting any movement at the acromioclavicular joint Positive Test Pain and/or movement of the clavicle Positive Test Implications Acromioclavicular and/or coracoclavicular ligament sprain

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Empty Can Test StepsPatient stands with both shoulders abducted to 90°, horizontally adducted 30°, and internally rotated so the patient's thumbs face the floor Examiner resists the patient's attempts to actively abduct both shoulders Positive Test Weakness and/or report of pain Positive Test Implications Involvement of the supraspinatus muscle and/or tendon zTN5vnI

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Yergason Test StepsPatient is sitting or standing with the elbow flexed to 90° and forearm positioned so that the lateral border of the radius faces upward (neutral position) Examiner stands on the involved side and places one hand on the patient's forearm and the other near the bicipital groove Examiner resists the patient's attempt to actively supinate the forearm and externally rotate the humerus Positive Test Pain and/or snapping in the bicipital groove Positive Test Implications Bicipital tendinitis or tear/laxity of the transverse humeral ligament

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© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Speed's Test StepsPatient is sitting or standing with shoulder flexed to 90°, the elbow fully extended and the forearm supinated Examiner places one hand on the patient's forearm and the other hand over the bicipital groove Examiner resists the patient's attempt to actively flex the humerus forward Positive Test Tenderness and/or pain in the bicipital groove Positive Test Implications Bicipital tendinitis

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Drop Arm Test StepsPatient is sitting or standing with the involved arm fully abducted Patient then slowly lowers the arm back to their side Positive Test Patient is unable to slowly return the arm to the side and/or has significant pain when attempting to perform the task Positive Test Implications Rotator cuff pathology Positive test

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Hawkins–Kennedy Impingement Test StepsPatient is sitting or standing with upper extremities relaxed Examiner grasps the patient's elbow with one hand and the patient's wrist with the other hand Examiner forward flexes the shoulder to 90 degrees° and then internally rotates the patient's shoulder Positive Test Pain and apprehension during the motion Positive Test Implications Possible shoulder impingement of the supraspinatus or long head of the biceps brachii tendon

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© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Pectoralis Major Contracture Test StepsPatient lies supine with both hands clasped together behind the head Examiner stands behind the patient Examiner passively moves the patient's elbows towards the table Positive Test Patient is unable to passively have their elbow(s) reach the table Positive Test Implications Pectoralis major muscle contracture

© 2010 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Neer Impingement Test StepsPatient is sitting or standing with upper extremities relaxed Examiner grasps the patient's scapula (posteriorly) with one hand and the elbow (anteriorly) with the other hand Examiner stabilizes the patient's scapula and then passively and maximally forward flexes the patient's shoulder Positive Test Shoulder pain and apprehension Positive Test Implications Shoulder impingement, particularly of the supraspinatus and biceps long head tendons