Examination
Look listen feel - and special tests on ALIEM here.
The Rotator Cuff
There are muscles you should know - nice picture from medcomic here.
Shoulder Dislocation
Prone patient. Push the inferior tip of the scapula medially and the superior part laterally.
Posterior glenohumeral dislocation: applying traction to the arm in a position of 90° abduction and then externally rotating the limb
Consider intra-articular lignocaine for pain free relocation.
More on RCEMLearning:
https://www.rcemlearning.co.uk/modules/shoulder-and-brachial-plexus/
https://www.rcemlearning.co.uk/reference/shoulder-and-brachial-plexus-injury/
https://www.rcemlearning.co.uk/modules/shoulder-injury-dont-miss-this-one/
https://www.rcemlearning.co.uk/modules/a-shoulder-to-cry-on/
https://www.rcemlearning.co.uk/modules/relocation-relocation-relocation/
https://www.rcemlearning.co.uk/foamed/september-2016-new-in-em/
https://www.rcemlearning.co.uk/modules/an-unexpected-rugby-injury/
