Suprascapular Neuropathy

(OBQ13.42) Figure A and B are MRI images of a 42-year-old male with symptoms of right shoulder neuropathy. If this patient has an abnormality detected on EMG and nerve conduction testing, which of the following nerves is most likely to be involved? Tested Concept

(OBQ12.24) A 22-year-old right-handed semi-professional baseball player complains of right shoulder pain and progressive weakness. He denies any traumatic events. His exam is noted to have a normal "empty can" and "belly press" tests. Resisted external rotation with the arm at the side does exhibit weakness. His MRI images are shown in figure A and B. What is the most likely cause of his symptoms? Tested Concept

(OBQ11.179) A 44-year-old male presents with a 2 month history of posterior shoulder pain. He is noted to have normal forward flexion and abduction strength and isolated weakness on shoulder external rotation. He has slight atrophy of his periscapular area. He has no numbness or paraesthesias. Which pathology would best explain his symptoms? Tested Concept

(OBQ10.168) A 29-year-old male volleyball player presents with a one year history of right shoulder weakness and deep aching pain. He denies any history of trauma or prior shoulder problems. A clinical photograph and representative sagittal MRI image are shown in Figures A and B respectively. He is diagnosed with a ganglion cyst of the shoulder. Based on the images provided, where is the cyst located? Tested Concept

(SAE07SM.89) A 22-year-old volleyball player reports the insidious onset of superior and posterior shoulder pain. Radiographs are normal. An MRI scan is shown in Figure 25. What is the most specific physical examination finding? Tested Concept

(SAE07SM.51) A 22-year-old professional baseball catcher has posterior shoulder pain and severe external rotation weakness with the arm in adduction. Radiographs are normal. MRI scans are shown in Figures 15a through 15c. Management should consist of Tested Concept

(SBQ07SM.51) A 34-year-old competitive weightlifter presents with increasing pain during bench pressing. Despite modifications in his workout, he is unable to compete. His physical exam demonstrates weakness in external rotation. Radiographs are unremarkable. His MRI findings are seen in Figure A. Treatment should include which of the following? Tested Concept

(OBQ07.107) A patient with shoulder pain and weakness has an MRI showing a cyst in the suprascapular notch. Which of the following muscles is most likely to show weakness? Tested Concept

(OBQ05.131) A 24-year-old avid volleyball player has noted gradual onset of shoulder fatigue and weakness limiting his game. Radiographs done by his primary care physician were normal and he has failed to improve with 6 weeks of physical therapy. Given the MRI image shown in Figure A, this patients physical exam may reveal weakness with which of the following actions? Tested Concept

(OBQ05.15) A 21-year-old collegiate volleyball player is noted to have weakness in external rotation and isolated atrophy of the infraspinatus on physical examination as seen in Figure A. An axial MRI image is shown in Figure B. This clinical condition is most likely caused by compression of the: Tested Concept

(OBQ05.202) A patient is scheduled to undergo arthroscopy for a SLAP tear of his shoulder. Based on the sagittal images of the right shoulder MRI shown in Figure A, what additional physical exam finding is the patient likely to display? Tested Concept

(OBQ04.127) A 25-year-old volleyball player has recurrent right shoulder pain. On exam she has right shoulder weakness to external rotation with her arm at her side and atrophy below the scapular spine. There is no external rotation lag sign. Jobe drop arm and hornblower's tests are negative. The O'Brien's active compression test is positive. What will most likely be found on MRI of her shoulder? Tested Concept