A young swimmer comes to the sports clinic complaining of a very sore shoulder. He was running at the pool, slipped on some wet concrete, and tried to catch himself with his outstretched hand. He landed on his outstretched hand and has not been able to
move his shoulder since. The nurse suspects:
a.
Joint effusion.
b.
Tear of rotator cuff.
c.
Adhesive capsulitis.
d.
Dislocated shoulder.
ANS: D
A dislocated shoulder occurs with trauma involving abduction, extension, and external rotation (e.g., falling on an outstretched arm or diving into a pool).
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