Injuries may include a roptator cuff tendinitis or tear, A-C joint separation from a fall on the shoulder, and dislocation or glenohumeral instability. Scratch his back - first reaching behind the neck and then reaching behind to the small of the back. Do an entire neurological examination of the hand as presented in the neurology lesson. Caused by the rotator cuff getting pinched under the acromian process. Patients are usually after 40 years of age and are athletical1y active.
Abduction is severely impaired.
As the patient tries to abduct the arm, a characteristic shoulder shrug is produced. Reduce as soon as possible. Any break in the continuity of a bone as a result of trauma. Recent trauma, or repeated vigorous physical activity. Pain over affected area.