Disorders of the Shoulder
Dr. Wahby GhalibFJMC CABO MRCS
Rotator cuff syndrome
Impingement syndromeRupture of rotator cuff
Acute calcific tendinitisBiceps tendinitis & rupture
Frozen shoulderImpingement syndrome
Coracacromial arch : coracoid, acromion & ca ligament
Subacromial bursa separates ssp tendon from the archPathology starts in ssp tendon & extends to the other tendons
Pathogenesis
Repeated compression & rubbing of ssp under the archCauses
Repeated abduction + flexion + IRSwelling of the cuff or bursa as in gout & RA
C/FYoung subacute tendinitis more painful subsides completely
Elderly chronic tendinitis less painful, liable for complications
Tender shoulder in extension
Impingement signCx
RC rupture
Bicipital tendinitis
OARx
Rest
Analgesia
PT
Steroid injection
Surgery : acromioplastyRupture of rotator cuff
Causes
Traumatic : shoulder dislocationImpingement syndrome
TypesPartial : more painful
Complete : drop - arm sign
wasted ssp & ispRx
Repair in the young
Acute calcific tendinitis
Aetiology : unknownPathology : deposition of HA crystals in ssp tendon
CF : acute shoulder pain subsides over few daysBiceps tendinitis & rupture
TendinitisAetiology : impingement s.
CF : Speed test
Yergason testRx : = impingement
Rupture
The long head ruptures
Associates RC rupture
CF : Popeye`s signRx : repair in young active pt.
Frozen shoulder
PathologyFibrosis in rotator interval, anterior capsule & CH ligament
Aetiology
UnknownAssociating conditions
DMDupuytren contracture
HyperthyroidismIHD
Hemiplegia
C/F
More in females
About 50 yr
Painful phase 6 mStiffness phase 6 – 12 m
Thawing phase 6-12 mRx
Analgesia
PH
Steroid injection
MUA