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How are 1st and 2nd degree ac joint sprains treated?

Conservatively:


- ice


- ROM exercises


- taping immobilization as needed for pain

How are 3rd degree ac joint sprains treated?

Nonoperatively:


- ice for 1st 72 hours

How may SEVERE 3rd degree ac joint sprains treated?

Surgery

What makes a 3rd degree acj sprain severe?

Total disruption of supporting ligaments

What type of ghj dislocation is most common?

Anterior

What is the MOI for an anterior ghj dislocation?

Indirect excessive forces pushing arm into abduction, external rotation and extension

In a ghj dislocation, the capsule and capsular ligaments are significantly damaged when what occurs?

The head of the humerus is forced out of the glenoid fossa

Are dislocations graded?

No, either dislocated, subluxated, or not

What occurs for a bankhart lesion in an anterior ghj dislocation?

Labrum damaged or avulsed from anterior lip of glenoid as humerus slides forward

Is a SLAP lesion common for ghj dislocations?

No

What are the signs and symptoms of a ghj dislocation?

- intense pain with initial dislocation


- tingling and numbness may extend down arm


- aprehension of the individual pain with any motion

How are ghj dislocations managed?

- immediate reduction of dislocation


- treat injury as fracture (limit movement)


- immobilize arm in comfy position


- ice to control hemorrhage and muscle spasm


- resisted isometrics and stretching should begin once acute phase is done

What occurs with recurrent ghj dislocations?

- dislocations happen more often


- force is much less to pop it out


- dead arm syndrome is felt with recurrent dislocations


- individual can reduce it by themselves

What activities are recurrent ghj dislocations common with?

- follow through phase of throwing


- ascent phase of a push up


- bench pressing

How are ghj dislocations treated?

Conservatively:


- rest


- immobilization


- strengthening rotator cuff muscles to improve stability


- brace