Rotator cuff

mechanisms of injury, pain, and area that is affected. Type 1 SLAP lesions can usually be associated with rotator cuff pathology with a partial thickness tear of the supraspinatus ligament due to micro-tears. ^1,5 This is quite common in baseball players and other overhead athletes. Type II lesions can vary based on age; younger patients have more instability than older patients who tend to have rotator cuff pathology. ^1,6 Type III and IV lesions are more commonly associated with traumatic instability. ^1

bowl-like shape. The labrum transforms the hard, angled surface of the glenoid into a deeper socket that molds to fit the head of the humerus. When the head of the humerus doesn't fit into the socket, this is when one will experience problems. The rotator cuff connects the humerus to

Data: 06/03/09 Identifying Data: Name: J. Smith Sex: female Age: 44 Occupation: community college administration assistant Reliability: good CC: bilateral shoulder stiffness, right elbow pain HPI: Ms. Smith presents to the office with bilateral shoulder stiffness and lateral elbow pain in right arm. The patient has been suffering shoulder stiffness for over 2 years. The symptom developed gradually after she started using her computer more at her work place; she had to hold her

Growing up I always dreamed of being a teacher. I soon realized that I would not be fit for that job. Once I broke my arm being in the hospital fascinated me. There was so many things to see. As I got older I did a lot research and came across one job that really caught my eye. A surgical technologist. I never knew that there was such a thing. The best part was, I got to observe and the surgery I saw was life changing. After doing some research, I contacted a friend whom is a surgical technologist

pains with overhead movement and backward motion of the right arm. Pain radiates from the shoulder down into the right elbow. No numbness or tingling of the right arm. No perceived weakness of right arm. You inform the athlete that he likely has a rotator cuff injury. Which one of the following tendons is NOT likely to be injured? A. Supraspinatus B. Infraspinatus C. Latissimus Dorsi D. Teres Minor E. Subscapularis Explanation: The latissimus dorsi muscle is one of the largest muscles in the back.

player, the problem was that he had immersed himself so far into his baseball career, he didn’t pay attention to his school. He had paved his road to the American Dream or so he thought. Acosta made it to the minor leagues, where he soon tore his rotator cuff. Acosta lost everything he had, his family, his life dream. A second chance soon came his way, a chance to coach in Texas. He soon made a name for himself and rebuilt his life. Today he coaches the Chicago Cubs pitcher. Acosta is living his American

Introduction In regards to mobility, the glenohumeral (GH) joint is one of the best the human body has to offer. It allows for the range of motion needed for the activities of daily living that we have all grown accustomed to. In order to execute these motions, however, the shoulder joint needs a stable base of support. This is one of the primary roles of the scapula and its surrounding musculature. When the GH joint is injured, however, scapular muscle-activation, and therefore stability and function

With all of the tears, the first type of tear is one where the labrum is torn all of the way off of the bone. This type of tear usually correlates with an injury to the shoulder where the shoulder has subluxated or dislocated. Sometimes, this tear occurs and the individual does not realize that the shoulder has slid out of the socket. This can make it much worse and cause other types of injuries to the ligaments around the shoulder. The second type of labrum tear is tearing within the actual labrum

waste metal into a bin.The patient was subsequently diagnosed with left shoulder impingement syndrome with massive tear of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons. MRI report dated 5/28/16 revealed suboptimal examination; massive full-thickness rotator cuff tear involving the entire supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons with severe medial retraction beyond the level of the glenoid measuring approximately 6.2 cm. Severe fatty atrophy and loss of muscle bulk in the supraspinatus and infraspinatus

Patient 1 -Mike was an active baseball and football player in high school. Now at the age of 36, he is still a professional athlete “wannabe.” He has dislocated his shoulder many times, but even after several hip injuries, he has never dislocated his hip. a. Compare and contrast the anatomical physiology of the shoulder joint and the hip joint. The shoulder and hip are considered ball and socket joints. In the shoulder, the “ball” of the humerus fits into the “socket” formed by the shoulder blade