Shoulder/Elbow Disorders

What is a common mechanism of injury for an acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury?

• Overextension of the arm

• Direct downward blow to the tip of the shoulder

• Repetitive overhead motion

• Lifting heavy objects

Which grades of AC joint injuries are typically treated non-surgically?

• Grade I-II & III

• Grade IV-VI

• Grade III & IV

• Grade V-VI

Which muscle of the rotator cuff is most commonly injured?

• Infraspinatus

• Teres Minor

• Subscapularis

• Supraspinatus

Which of the following is NOT listed as a mechanism of injury for Impingement Syndrome?

• Repetitive use (overhead work)

• Trauma

• Infection

• Arthritis

Which sign is NOT associated with Impingement Syndrome?

• Positive Neer’s sign

• Positive Hawkins sign

• Positive Finkelstein's test

• Pain with shoulder abduction and internal rotation

What is decreased in adhesive capsulitis?

• Muscle mass

• Reflexes

• Range of motion (ROM)

• Sensory perception

What is the most common location for a bicep tendon rupture?

• Near the elbow joint

• At the shoulder joint

• In the middle of the bicep muscle

• Near the wrist

Which anatomical structure is NOT typically involved in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

• Brachial plexus

• Subclavian artery

• Subclavian vein

• Ulnar nerve

What is the most common direction of a shoulder dislocation?

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Inferior

• Superior

What is the initial treatment for an anterior shoulder dislocation?

• Immediate surgery

• Physical therapy

• Closed reduction

• Application of a cold pack