5 - MSK Examinations Flashcards
What are the key points to remember in an MSK history?
- Are the symptoms from the joint or soft tissue?
- Is the condition acute/chronic, inflammatory/non-inflammatory (pain, stiffness, swelling)?
- What is the pattern of affected areas/joints?
- What is the impact on the patients life (ADLs)
What is the GALS screening assessment for MSK problems/functional disabilities?
- “Any pain or stiffness in your muscles, joints or back?”
- “Any difficulty getting dressed without help?”
- “Any difficultly climbing the stairs?”
SEE CHECKLIST
https: //geekymedics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OSCE-Checklist-GALS-Examination.pdf
https: //geekymedics.com/gals-assessment/
What are the general components of an MSK examination?
- Look
- Feel
- Move (active and passive)
- Special tests
Possibly functional and neurovascular assessment and assessment of next proximal/distal joint
How would you perform a hand and wrist exam?
https: //geekymedics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OSCE-Checklist-Hand-Wrist-Examination.pdf
https: //geekymedics.com/hand-examination/
https: //www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/healthcare-professionals/training-and-education-resources/clinical-assessment-of-patients-with-musculoskeletal-conditions/the-musculoskeletal-examination-rems/examination-of-the-hand-and-wrist/
How would you perform an elbow exam?
https: //geekymedics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OSCE-Checklist-Elbow-Examination.pdf
https: //geekymedics.com/elbow-examination/
https: //www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/healthcare-professionals/training-and-education-resources/clinical-assessment-of-patients-with-musculoskeletal-conditions/the-musculoskeletal-examination-rems/examination-of-the-elbow/
How would you perform a shoulder exam?
https: //geekymedics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OSCE-Checklist-Shoulder-Examination.pdf
https: //geekymedics.com/shoulder-examination/
https: //www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/healthcare-professionals/training-and-education-resources/clinical-assessment-of-patients-with-musculoskeletal-conditions/the-musculoskeletal-examination-rems/examination-of-the-shoulder/
How would you perform a spine exam?
https: //geekymedics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OSCE-Checklist-Spine-Examination.pdf
https: //geekymedics.com/spine-examination/
https: //www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/healthcare-professionals/training-and-education-resources/clinical-assessment-of-patients-with-musculoskeletal-conditions/the-musculoskeletal-examination-rems/examination-of-the-spine/
How would you perform a hip exam?
https: //geekymedics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OSCE-Checklist-Hip-Examination.pdf
https: //geekymedics.com/hip-examination/
https: //www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/healthcare-professionals/training-and-education-resources/clinical-assessment-of-patients-with-musculoskeletal-conditions/the-musculoskeletal-examination-rems/examination-of-the-hip/
How would you perform a knee exam?
https: //geekymedics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OSCE-Checklist-Knee-Examination.pdf
https: //geekymedics.com/knee-examination/
https: //www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/healthcare-professionals/training-and-education-resources/clinical-assessment-of-patients-with-musculoskeletal-conditions/the-musculoskeletal-examination-rems/examination-of-the-knee/
How would you perform an ankle and foot examination?
https: //geekymedics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OSCE-Checklist-Ankle-and-Foot-Examination.pdf
https: //geekymedics.com/ankle-and-foot-examination/
https: //www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/healthcare-professionals/training-and-education-resources/clinical-assessment-of-patients-with-musculoskeletal-conditions/the-musculoskeletal-examination-rems/examination-of-the-foot-and-ankle/
How should you always finish a consulation?
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