Osteochondritis Dissecans Shoulder

Definition:
Complete or incomplete separation of a portion of joint cartilage and underlying bone of the shoulder.

Symptoms
  • Catching
  • Loss of ROM in the shoulder
  • Pain in the shoulder
  • Swelling in the shoulder
  • Point tender on the shoulder
Causes
  • Repetitive physical trauma
  • Ischemia (restriction of blood flow)
  • Hereditary
  • Endocrine factors
  • Avascular necrosis (loss of blood flow)
  • Rapid growth
  • Deficiencies and imbalances in the ratio of calcium to phosphorus
  • Anomalies of bone formation
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • ROM and stretching
  • Shoulder stabilization strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening exercise
  • Possible surgical intervention
Osteochondritis Dissecans Shoulder Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Foam Wedge In Abduction
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction
  • Swiss Ball Stretch
  • T Band Wall Push W ER
  • Thoracic Stretch III
  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture

Osteochondritis Dissecans Shoulder Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit
  • Superman Holds
  • Shoulder Ext Rot Scap Plane 90 Abd
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Down Dog

Osteochondritis Dissecans Shoulder Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Push Ups
  • Hummers
  • Sumo Flies 3 Positions
  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rows
  • Single Arm Push Up Holds
  • Push Up Hand Fire