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Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Clinician's Approach To Diagnosis, Complications, And Rehabilitation, Part 1

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1.  Which is NOT a TRUE statement about the shoulder complex? The shoulder complex comprises the clavicle, scapula, and humerus. It consists of 3 joints: GH, AC, and SJ. It is designed primarily for mobility, allowing a wide range of hand movement. Despite constituting half of the mass of the upper limb, they are linked to the axial skeleton by a single joint, the sternoclavicular (SC) joint.

2.  The glenohumeral joint (GH): Is classified as a ball-and-socket synovial joint Possesses three rotary and three translatory degrees of freedom, providing a wide range of motion Comprises the large head of the humerus and the smaller glenoid fossa of the scapula All of the above

3.  When is shoulder arthroplasty indicated? Individuals post-stroke Individuals who have severe shoulder pain that has not responded to conservative treatment Individuals with a 2-inch subluxation Individuals before injection

4.  What is the disease progression in shoulder OA typically influenced by? Genetic predisposition Behavioral factors Environmental influences All of the above

5.  Which is NOT included in a comprehensive pain and functional deficit interview? Assessing the site, onset, duration, character, and radiation of pain Assessing the signs of neural irritation Moving the shoulder into the painful arc as tolerated Asking for clarification of degree of dysfunction and its impact on daily activities