Deck 167: Shoulder Pain

Question 1

An examiner is evaluating a patient who reports unilateral shoulder pain and notes limited active and passive range of motion in the affected shoulder along with erythema and bulging on the anterior shoulder. What diagnosis is likely with this presentation?

A) Acromioclavicular joint disease
B) Adhesive capsulitis
C) Inflammatory bursitis
D) Rotator cuff tear

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A patient reports a deep ache in one shoulder and the provider suspects tendonitis secondary to repetitive activity. To determine whether the pain is caused by impingement on the acromion, the provider will ask the patient to

A) abduct the arm.
B) adduct the arm.
C) internally rotate the shoulder.
D) shrug the shoulders.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A 45-year-old patient reports a recent onset of unilateral shoulder pain which is described as diffuse and is associated with weakness of the shoulder but no loss of passive range of motion. What does the provider suspect as the cause of these symptoms?

A) Acromioclavicular joint disease
B) Cervical radicular pain
C) Glenohumeral arthritis
D) Rotator cuff injury

Answer 3

D