Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Square shoulder (loss of rounded contour) is a sign of _____

Posterolateral humeral head compression fracture (often seen after anterior shoulder dislocation) = _____

Refer adhesive capsulitis to _____ care if pain and significant disability are present for ≥ 3 months

What movement is most prominently affected in adhesive capsulitis? _____

What imaging is done for shoulder dislocation? _____

What are the three phases of adhesive capsulitis ("frozen shoulder")? 1) _____ 2) Frozen 3) Thawing

Which neurovascular structure(s) is commonly injured in anterior shoulder dislocation? _____

Adhesive capsulitis classically presents with _____ pain & stiffness/loss of movement (active & passive)

What is the initial management of adhesive capsulitis? _____ Paracetamol (1st), NSAIDs (2nd)

What is the second-line management for adhesive capsulitis after conservative measures? _____