STROKE-SHOULDER PAIN CAUSES

SUMMARY

1. CRPS Type 1 (RSD): positive MCP compression test & skin changes.

2. Inferior subluxation: increased gleno-humeral gap distance.

3. Rotator cuff tear: during adduction look for a positive drop-arm test (indicates complete tear of supraspinatus tendon).

4. Impingement syndrome: painful arc (70^o: 90^o).

5. Adhesive capsulitis: external rotation < 15^o

6. Bicipital tendonitis: positive Speed & Yergason's test.

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