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Rotator cuff injuries

Rotator cuff injuries Downloaded from https://pdfs.journals.lww.com/jaapa by BhDMf5ePHKZxZb3ruX4b9cKfbT5h3bp+v9gTtSlrchDWvVTxyN8Hif2P/rPZfAxb8td684/2m6Qj/1S0ZObgiiKJ9vD64yNdY1wI1G/v4gN3ti1fujtTJsg5898WZFuC on 02/23/2019 QUICK RECERTIFIC ATION SERIES Nicole Bartoszewski, MPAS, PA-C; Nata Parnes, MD GENERAL FEATURES Classic arc of pain, Hawkins-Kennedy, and Neer • Rotator cuff injury is the most frequent cause of shoulder tests (impingement syndrome) pain and typically affects patients over age 40 years. Empty can and drop arm test (supraspinatus injury) • The rotator cuff is composed of the supraspinatus, infra- Hornblower sign and external rotation lag sign spinatus, subscapularis, and the teres minor muscles. (infraspinatus injury) • The supraspinatus tendon is the most commonly involved Belly press test and Gerber test (subscapularis tendon. injury) • Rotator cuff injuries are common in athletes and occupa- The long head of the biceps can be involved in 50% tions that require overhead and repetitive activities. of rotator cuff injuries and should be evaluated. • The average age of onset is age 55 years. Evaluate the cervical spine, including a complete neu- • Rotator cuff injury is thought to be secondary to impinge- rovascular examination of the upper extremity; shoul- ment, degenerative changes, subacromial bone spurs, der pain can be referred from the neck. poor blood supply, or overload. Less commonly, trauma can cause acute http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of the American Academy of PAs Wolters Kluwer Health

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Wolters Kluwer Health
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1547-1896
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0893-7400
DOI
10.1097/01.JAA.0000531046.74384.c7
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Downloaded from https://pdfs.journals.lww.com/jaapa by BhDMf5ePHKZxZb3ruX4b9cKfbT5h3bp+v9gTtSlrchDWvVTxyN8Hif2P/rPZfAxb8td684/2m6Qj/1S0ZObgiiKJ9vD64yNdY1wI1G/v4gN3ti1fujtTJsg5898WZFuC on 02/23/2019 QUICK RECERTIFIC ATION SERIES Nicole Bartoszewski, MPAS, PA-C; Nata Parnes, MD GENERAL FEATURES Classic arc of pain, Hawkins-Kennedy, and Neer • Rotator cuff injury is the most frequent cause of shoulder tests (impingement syndrome) pain and typically affects patients over age 40 years. Empty can and drop arm test (supraspinatus injury) • The rotator cuff is composed of the supraspinatus, infra- Hornblower sign and external rotation lag sign spinatus, subscapularis, and the teres minor muscles. (infraspinatus injury) • The supraspinatus tendon is the most commonly involved Belly press test and Gerber test (subscapularis tendon. injury) • Rotator cuff injuries are common in athletes and occupa- The long head of the biceps can be involved in 50% tions that require overhead and repetitive activities. of rotator cuff injuries and should be evaluated. • The average age of onset is age 55 years. Evaluate the cervical spine, including a complete neu- • Rotator cuff injury is thought to be secondary to impinge- rovascular examination of the upper extremity; shoul- ment, degenerative changes, subacromial bone spurs, der pain can be referred from the neck. poor blood supply, or overload. Less commonly, trauma can cause acute

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Journal of the American Academy of PAsWolters Kluwer Health

Published: Apr 1, 2018

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