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Shоulder Impingement Syndrоme Bаckgrоund A common cаuse of shoulder pаin, resulting from compression of the rotator cuff tendons (especially supraspinatus) and subacromial bursa between the humeral head and acromion. Often due to repetitive overhead activity, poor biomechanics, or rotator cuff weakness. Can progress to rotator cuff tendinopathy or tear if untreated. Symptoms Anterior/lateral shoulder pain, worse with overhead reaching, lifting, or throwing. Night pain when lying on the affected shoulder. Pain with activities like combing hair, putting on a jacket, or reaching behind the back. Physical Exam Findings Painful arc of abduction (70–120°). Neer’s test: pain when arm is passively flexed overhead. Hawkins-Kennedy test: pain when the arm is flexed to 90° and forcibly internally rotated. Possible weakness with resisted abduction or external rotation if rotator cuff involved. Making the Diagnosis Clinical diagnosis based on history and exam. X-rays may show acromial spur, but often normal. MRI or ultrasound if diagnosis unclear or to evaluate for associated rotator cuff pathology. Management Conservative treatment is first-line: Activity modification (avoid provocative overhead movements). NSAIDs for pain and inflammation. Physical therapy (rotator cuff and scapular stabilizer strengthening, posture training). Corticosteroid injections into the subacromial space for persistent symptoms. Surgery (subacromial decompression or acromioplasty) if symptoms do not improve after 3–6 months of nonoperative care or in cases with significant structural impingement. QuestionA 45-year-old woman presents with 3 months of progressive right shoulder pain, worse when reaching overhead or behind her back. She denies trauma. On exam, pain is reproduced when her arm is passively flexed forward above her head while the scapula is stabilized. Pain is also elicited when her arm is flexed to 90° and internally rotated against resistance. Which of the following best describes the purpose of these physical exam maneuvers?
Cruciаte & Cоllаterаl Ligament Injuries Backgrоund ACL (anteriоr cruciate ligament): prevents anterior tibial translation. Injury often from non-contact pivoting, deceleration, or hyperextension. PCL (posterior cruciate ligament): prevents posterior tibial translation. Injury often from dashboard injury or direct blow to the proximal tibia with knee flexed. MCL (medial collateral ligament): resists valgus stress; injured by a blow to the lateral knee. LCL (lateral collateral ligament): resists varus stress; injured by a blow to the medial knee. Symptoms ACL: “Pop” at time of injury, immediate swelling (hemarthrosis), sense of instability, difficulty continuing activity. PCL: Posterior knee pain, less dramatic swelling, instability when descending stairs. MCL/LCL: Localized medial or lateral knee pain and swelling, instability with cutting/pivoting. Physical Exam Findings ACL: Positive Lachman test (most sensitive), anterior drawer, pivot-shift. PCL: Positive posterior drawer, sag sign. MCL: Valgus stress test positive. LCL: Varus stress test positive. Making the Diagnosis Clinical exam is key; swelling, instability, and mechanism are diagnostic clues. MRI confirms ligament injury and evaluates for associated meniscal/cartilage damage. X-ray to rule out fracture or avulsion injury. Management ACL: Nonoperative for low-demand patients; surgical reconstruction for young/athletic patients or those with instability. PCL: Often treated nonoperatively with rehab; surgery for severe or combined injuries. MCL: Usually nonoperative with bracing and rehab; heals well. LCL: More likely to require surgical repair/reconstruction, especially if combined with other injuries. Question A 21-year-old college soccer player presents with acute right knee pain after an injury. She recalls hearing a “pop” while pivoting, followed by immediate swelling and difficulty walking. On exam, pulling the tibia forward relative to the femur with the knee slightly flexed demonstrates increased laxity compared with the opposite side. Which of the following injuries best matches this presentation, and what physical exam maneuver would confirm each of the other ligament injuries?