SAQ 328 – Orthopaedics – shoulder pain examination patterns

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For each shoulder condition, complete the expected onset, common mechanism, and one or more clinical tests or examination findings.

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Condition	Onset	Mechanism	Clinical tests/findings
Subacromial impingement	Subacute or chronic	Rotator cuff weakness or tear allowing superior humeral-head migration.	Neer, Hawkins-Kennedy, painful arc, or Jobe test.
Glenoid labral tear	Acute	Overhead throwing injury or FOOSH with the biceps tensed.	Active compression/O'Brien test or crank test.
AC joint sprain	Acute	Direct blow or fall onto the point of the shoulder.	Cross-body adduction pain; step deformity or asymmetry may be present.
Adhesive capsulitis	Subacute or chronic	Often idiopathic; may follow trauma or surgery.	Symmetrical restriction of active and passive range of motion.