Chapter 38: The Upper Limb

What is the ratio of glenohumeral movement to scapulothoracic movement in the shoulder joint with a total range of 180°?

Which condition is most classically associated with a painful arc?

A 30-year-old man has blacked out and come to hospital with a painful shoulder. His anteroposterior shoulder radiograph looks relatively normal but he is in a lot of pain and he cannot externally rotate the shoulder beyond neutral due to pain. What should your next action be?

Which of the following is NOT classically associated with rheumatoid arthritis?

A 55-year-old male manual worker presents to your clinic with elbow pain. He complains of a stiff elbow that locks on occasions and he has pain at the extremes of flexion and extension. Radiographs show loose bodies and peripheral osteophytes. How is this problem best treated surgically?