A 79-year-old woman develops shoulder pain during transfers after a dense hemiplegic stroke. The arm is flaccid and unsupported when sitting. There

Question

A 79-year-old woman develops shoulder pain during transfers after a dense hemiplegic stroke. The arm is flaccid and unsupported when sitting. There is no fever or fracture. Current medicines include clopidogrel and atorvastatin. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Positioning, handling advice and therapy review

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Use a sling without therapy input as the sole plan

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Start antibiotics

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Force passive overhead exercises

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Ignore because pain is expected

Shoulder pain after stroke — DGM MCQ

A 79-year-old woman develops shoulder pain during transfers after a dense hemiplegic stroke. The arm is flaccid and unsupported when sitting. There is no fever or fracture. Current medicines include clopidogrel and atorvastatin. What is the most appropriate management?