4. Glenohumeral Joint
Commonly referred to as the
shoulder joint
Most common dislocated joint
Lacks bony stability
Composed of
Fibrous capsule
Ligaments
Surrounding muscles
Glenoid labrum
13. Tests and signs
Impengement sign – Positive in rotator cuff inflammation/tear
the examiner stabilizes the scapula while standing behind
the patient and passively internally rotate and forward
flexes the patient shoulder more than 90 degree
Impengement test – injection of local anesthesia(5ml of 1% lignocaine) in the subacromial space. It is
positive if the pain goes away
impingement sign
15. TEST FOR ROTATOR CUFF LESION
DROP ARM TEST-
Helpful in diagnosing massive rotator cuff tear
the examiner abducts the patient shoulder to more
than 90 degree and then ask the patient to hold it
HORNBLOWER SIGN-
To test the integrity of infraspinatus and teres minor
tendon
the patient elbow is flexed to 90 degree and then arm is
elevated to 90 dergree of abduction.
patient rotates the arm externally against examiners
resistance
17. investigations
Xray -
1. An ap view x-ray is enough in most cases
2. Lateral and axillary views for specific cases like posterior shoulder dislocation
• usg- has been reported to detect full thickness tears in 92 to 95 % of cases
• Ct scan – are helpful in assessing glenoid bone loss and humeral head in recurrent instabilities.
• Mri/arthrography – for soft tissues injuries like rotator cuff tears
• Arthtoscopy – it is used for treatment and diagnosis of most shoulder disorders these days
• Sometimes nerve conduction studies and electromyography studies may be done
21. IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME
Age : over 40 years
Overhead activities
Bursitis and supraspinatus tendinitis
Acromial shape:type 2 and 3 acromion
AC arthritis or ac joint osteophytes may result in
impingement and mechanical irritation to the ratator cuff tendons
22. SYMPTOMS
Pain in flexed, internally rotated and overhead position.
Pain from subacromial bursitis or rotator cuff tendinitis
Pain when sleeping on the affected side
Pain often worse at night
Decreased range of motion especially abduction
24. Physical Examination
Atrophy of rotator cuff muscle
Decreased range of motion (especially internal rotation and adduction)
Weakness in flexion and external rotation
Pain on resisted abduction and external rotation
Pain on impingement tests(neers impingement test ,Hawkins impingement test)
25. Radiological finding
plain x-ray
. acromial spurs
. Ac joint osteophytes
. Subacromial sclerosis
. greater tuberosity cyst
mri
. To confirm the diagnosis and
rule out rotator cuff tear
26. • Management
Conservative treatment
Always start with it
Operative
Indicated when conservative measures fail
27. Conservative Treatment
Avoid painful over head activities
Physiotherapy
1. stretching and range of motion exercise
2. strengthening exercise
NSAIDS
Steroid injection into the subacromial space
28. Operative Treatment
The goal of surgery is to remove the impingement and create more subacromial
space for the rotator cuff
Indicated if there is no improvement after 6 months of conservative treatment
The anterolateral edge of the acromium is removed
Success rate 70-90%
30. Causes of rotator cuff tear
Intrinsic factors
. vascular
. Degenerative(age related)
Extrinsic factors
impingement
.acromial spurs
.ac joint osteophytes
repetitive use
Traumatic (example a fall or trying to catch or lift a heavy object)
31. Clinical presentation
Shoulder pain (the most important)
Anterior with radiation to arm
When elevating the arm
Progression: pain at rest, frozen shoulder
Decreased ROM
32. Classification
Rotator cuff tear can be classified according to
1. Depth
2. Etiology
3. Age of tear
4. Size
5. Number of tendon involved
6. Patte classification – most elaborate
33. Diagnosis
History
Physical examination
test used in shoulder evaluation( drop arm test, hornblowler sign)
X- rays
MRI- best choice for diagnosis
34. Treatment of rotator cuff tear
Conservative
Conservative for (partial thickness) tears
Training for strengthening core body and shoulder girdle musculature
preventing tear progression
(rest ,activity modification , gentle passive and active motion
exercise ,anti-inflammatory medication , subacromial corticosteroid injection)
Operative
minimum of 2-3 months/for full thickness tear
surgical repair can be performed through
Open
Arthroscopically assisted mini open,
All- arthroscopic techniques
35. Adhesive capsulitis(frozen shoulder)
Functional loss of passive and active shoulder motion
More common among woman
Age 40-60 year
Patho anatomy
. Inflammatory process causing fibroelastic ,proliferation of joint capsule
leading to thickening, fibrosis, and adherence of joint capsule to itself and
humerus
.fibroblast/myofibroblast with abundant type 3 collagen
.leads to mechanical block to motion
37. Frozen shoulder
Clinical feature
Mainly pain and stiffness
Four stages of adhesive capsulitis
stage 1-(symptoms for <3 months) :
mild to moderate dull aching pain even at rest
progressive loss of motion
loss of external rotation and abduction with mild decrease in internal
rotation in adduction
stage 2-(symptom for 3-9 months):
continuum of stage 1 with more scarring and similar synovitis
loss of motion is present in all planes and full ROM is painfull
38. Frozen shoulder
Stage 3-(symptoms for 9-14 months):
initial history of painful stiffness of shoulder that burns into relatively
pain free but stiff shoulder
Stage 4-(stage of thawing):
characterized by the slow ,steady recovery shoulder function
there is capsular remodelling with increased movements and shoulder
usage
39. Treatment
Depends on the stage of the disease
Patient education in all phases
Corticosteroid/long acting local anesthesia injection
Manipulation of shoulder under anesthesia
Arthroscopy(releases fibrotic capsule)
Psychotherapy is suggested due to psychological underlying causes of the disease
40. Acute calcific tendinitis
Acute shoulder pain following deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite
Crystals in the supraspinatus tendon
Clinical feature
. age 30-40
. agonizing shoulder pain after exercise
. Tender to palpitation
. Subside within days spontaneously
treatment
.Rest in a sling
.NSAIDS
.corticosteroids local injection
.surgery: calcific material scoped out
41. Rupture of long head of biceps
Usually accompany rotator cuff disruption
Usually seen in middle-aged patients
Younger patients in heavy weightlifting or other high energy contact sports
Snap in the shoulder after lifting an object
Severe pain and swelling with feeling of loss of strength especially in elbow flexion and shoulder
external rotation
Popeye sign
Treatment
conservative
surgical-tenodesis, Tenotomy
42. Dislocation of the shoulder
Mostly anterior >95% of dislocation
Posterior dislocation occurs 2-4%
True inferior dislocation (luxation erecta) occurs <1%
Habitual non traumatic dislocation may present as multi directional dislocation due to generalized
ligamentous laxity and is painless
43. Mechanism of anterior shoulder dislocation
Usually indirect fall on abducted and extended shoulder
May be direct when there is a blow on the shoulder from behind
44. Clinical Picture
Pain
Holds the injured limb with other hand close to trunk
The shoulder is abducted, and the elbow is kept flexed
There is loss of the normal contour of the shoulder
Anterior buldge of the head of humerus may be visible
A gap can be palpated above the dislocated head of the humerus
45. Imaging
Radiographs
AP
, Axillary , Scapular Y views must be taken
findings
. Incongruence between the humeral head and glenoid
. the humeral head is displaced medially and overlies the glenoid
. Anterior vs posterior location of the humeral head can be best visualized
on the axillary lateral or scapular y view
46. Associated injuries of Anterior shoulder
Injury to the neuro vascular bundle in axilla
Injury to the axillary nerve (usually stretching leading to temporary neuropraxia)
Associated fracture
Rotator cuff tear-more likely in older patients
47. Associated condition
• Bankart lesion
. Fracture of the anterior inferior glenoid following impaction of the humeral
against the glenoid
Hill-sachs lesion
. Compression chondral injury of the posterior superior humeral head
following impaction against the glenoid
48. Management of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation
It is an emergency
It should be reduced in less than 24 hours or there may be avascular
necrosis of head of humerus
Following reduction, the shoulder should be immobilized strapped to
the trunk for 3-4 weeks and rested in a collar and cuff.
49. Methods of reduction of anterior shoulder
dislocation
Hippocrates method
Stimpson's technique
Kochers technique
50. Posterior shoulder dislocation
Posterior shoulder dislocation are less common than anterior shoulder dislocation
Incidence 2-4%
Risk factor
.bony abnormality
.Ligamentous laxity
51. Presentation
History of trauma or micro trauma with arm in flexed, adducted , and internally rotated
Chronic instability often present with insidious onset
Symptoms
pain with flexion , adduction , and internal rotation of arm
Physical examination
inspection- prominent posterior shoulder and coracoid for acute posterior
dislocation
may be normal from chronic posterior instability from micro trauma
motion- limited external rotation for acute posterior dislocation
shoulder locked in an internally rotated position common in undiagnosed posterior
dislocation
52. Imaging
Radiograph
recommended views
ap- may show a lightbulb sign
axillary lateral-best view to demonstrate dislocation
CT
analyze the extent and location of bone loss in chronic dislocation
(>2 to 3 weeks )
MRI
indication- chronic posterior instability without history of acute posterior dislocation
evaluate for suspected posterior labral tear ,reverse hill- sachs lesion, or associated rotator cuff tear
53. Treatment
Non operative
. acute reduction and immobilization in external rotation for (4 to 6 weeks)
. physical therapy
Operative
.open or arthroscopic posterior labral repair
.open or arthroscopic posterior capsular shift and rotator interval closure
54. Atraumatic osteolysis of the distal clavicle(idiopathic
clavicle osteolysis, wrestler's syndrome)
Etiology
Traumatic
Atraumatic( arises from repeated micro trauma)
The condition is most common in athletes involved in weight training
55. Clinical Feature
Painful, dull ache localized to the ac joint
Pain worse at the beginning of exercise often radiating down into
the deltoid and trapezius
Abduction of the arm beyond 90 degree and throwing causes pain
with disease progression, but the movements at glenohumeral
joint are usually full
57. Radiological Finding
X ray- zanca view of clavicle ( cephalad tilt of the beam by 15 degree)
Acromium is speared in the disease process while lesion is seen in the
distal clavicle
Mri- demonstrate bone marrow edema
58. Treatment
Conservative
Prohibiting the stressful exercise and weight training give relief in majority
of patient
Nsaids
Ancillaries to conservative management include local heat, range of motion and
stretching and strengthening exercise
Surgical
if conservative management failed
Consist of resection of the distal clavicle( open or arthroscopically)
59. Osteoarthritis of shoulder joint
Third most common joint affected by degenerative joint disease after knee
and hip
Clinical feature
Age 50-70
Early features are similar to impingement syndrome
Chronic dull pain located at the joint initially at extremes of motion gradually
Restricting all movements
On examination- patient have disuse atrophy
61. Radiology
Radiographs –
reveals typical osteophytes formation
Wear of the joint
Decreased joint spaces
CT scan- may be done to assess eccentric wear of the joint prior to planning arthroplasty
63. Suprascapular nerve syndrome
Anatomy
1. Suprascapular nerve is a mixed nerve originating as a branch from upper
trunk of brachial plexus(c5, c6)
2. It passes through the scapular notch beneath the superior transverse ligament
3. It supplies( supraspinatus muscle, coracohumeral, coracoacromial
ligaments, the subacromial bursa and the acromioclavicular joint,
infraspinatus, shoulder joint and scapula
64. Etiology
Trauma – direct blow to erbs point, scapular fracture and malunion or
hematoma from fall on outstretched hand
Tractional damage
Entrapment neuropathy of the scapular nerve
65. Clinical Presentation
Low intensity pain
Paresthesia
Muscle atrophy
Scapulohumeral rhythm is altered
Combined sensory motor symptoms
Investigation
Radiologically-scapular notch view
Mri- soft tissue cause of nerve
compression
Electromyography – usually
confirms the diagnosis
66. Treatment
Conservative
1. Exercise
2. Local steroid injection
Surgical
3. If conservative management fail
4. It includes neurolysis and nerve decompression
5. Posterior(Swafford and litchman) approach
67. Hemorrhagic shoulder
(Milwaukee shoulder)
Recurrent effusions of the shoulder along with severely
destroyed glenohumeral joint
Aggregates of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals in the
synovial fluid release of lysosomal enzymes
(a)Collagenase
(b)Neutral proteases from synoviocytes
periarticular tissues, including the rotator cuff.
68. Epidemiology
Elderly patient( 60-90 year)
Female preponderance in the ratio
of 4:1
Unilateral shoulder joint
involvement is much more
Risk factor
1. Female gender
2. Calcium pyrophosphate crystal
deposition
3. Trauma
4. Overuse syndrome
5. Neuropathic joint
6. Dialysis associated arthropathy
7. Joint denervation
8. Advanced age
69. Clinical features
Elderly with long history of shoulder pain
Swelling and instable shoulder
Crepitus
Loss of active movement
Multiple small dilated blood vessels that produces repeated subcutaneous
hemorrhages
70. Radiology
Radiographs –demonstrate joint space narrowing, advanced degenerative
changes, loss of architecture of humeral head with flattening, osteophytes
mixed subchondral sclerotic and cystic changes at the articular surface
Ultrasonography-intra articular synovial proliferation and large effusions
associated with rotator cuff tears
71. Differential Diagnosis
Septic arthritis
Tuberculosis of the shoulder joint
Rapidly destructive arthropathy of unknown cause
Neuropathic arthropathy
Osteonecrosis
Other crystal associated arthropathy
72. Treatment
Supportive based primarily on physiotherapy but patients who fail to respond
to same may be benefited in a limited extent by arthroplasty
73. Tuberculosis Of Shoulder Joint
Incidence of 1-3% of skeletal tuberculosis
Preponderance of males
Left side is more often affected
Head of humerus is prime target as destructive changes are maximally seen
Two forms-
1. sicca form in adult
2. Fulminant form in children
74. Type 1(sicca form)-
Seen in adult
Present like osteoarthritis with degenerative changes
Pain aggravated on movement
Presence of Inflammatory symptoms for pain(aggravation in night in morning,
cold intolerance, stiffness)
75. Type 2( caries exudata , wet form, fulminant form)
Swelling and cold abscess
Inflammatory changes in the synovial membrane is mroe marked
Joint effusion ,inflammatory thickening of periarticular connective tissue
76. Clinical features
Sicca form-
Pain of insidious onset, more at night
On examination- atrophy of the shoulder girdle muscle and prominent bony
landmarks
The moments are reduced in all direction and often painful
Tenderness is initially present on posterior aspect that later becomes
generalized
77. Clinical features
Exudative form-
Swelling with effusion
Cold abscess
The child is often malnourished and cachectic look
78. Radiology
Radiographic finding
Phemisters Triad
periarticular osteoporosis
peripherally located osseous erosion
narrowing of the interosseous space
In addition – subchondral erosion , reactive sclerosis, periosteal reaction in the
sicca form
In exudative form- periarticular osteophytes
79. Treatment
Antitubercular treatment is the mainstay of treatment
In late cases when shoulder arthrosis has developed –
arthrodesis/arthroplasty