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Hand & Upper Limb
intermediate
X-Type

ALPSA Lesions MCQs

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What is the key anatomical difference between an ALPSA lesion and a Bankart lesion?

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

ALPSA involves posterior labrum, Bankart involves anterior labrum

B

In ALPSA the anterior scapular periosteum remains intact and the labrum heals medially on the glenoi...

C

ALPSA involves bony avulsion, Bankart is soft tissue only

D

Bankart lesions heal spontaneously, ALPSA lesions do not

E

ALPSA is associated with posterior instability

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option