B6-043 MSK exam: Upper limb Flashcards
5 P’s of compartment syndrome
pain
pallor
paresthesia
paralysis
pulselessness
test for internal rotation of shoulder ROM
hand on back of L spin, reach up
**non dominant side should reach slightly further
test for external ROM shoulder
normal is 45-60
empty can tests […]
supraspinatus
drop arm tests […]
supraspinatus
external rotation strength test assesses […]
infraspinatus
teres minor
internal rotation lag test (lift off) assesses
subscapularis
20% of more loss of strength in the bear hug sign is indicative of […] tear
subscapularis
what is this maneuver testing for?
AC joint arthritis or shoulder separation
they will have pain under the examiner’s fingertips
adhesive capsulitis patients will have loss of passive […]
external rotation
what should your differential include in a patient with loss of passive external rotation? [4]
-adhesive capsulitis
-arthritis
-infection
-dislocation
**RCT is NOT on list because they will maintain passive external rotation
what does Speeds test evaluate for?
biceps tendonitis
why should you be sure to perform the Speeds test on both shoulders?
can be a tender point in anyone. you’re looking for asymmetric tenderness
what is Neer’s test evaluating for?
shoulder inpingement
**this is a passive test, examiner raises arm
what is the Hawkins test evaluating for?
shoulder inpingement
**passive test
-injury where axon remains intact but may cause affected muscle atrophy
-temporary neuro defect
traction neuropraxia
differential for medial elbow pain [3]
cubital tunnel
medial epicondylitits
UCL (athletes-overhead throwers)
differential for lateral elbow pain [2]
lateral epicondylitis
radial-capitellar arthritis (much less common)
what maneuver can help identify UCL injury with medial elbow pain?
milking maneuver
what does this maneuver assess for and what is it called?
lateral epicondylitis
(chair lift test)
what does this maneuver assess for and what is it called?
lateral epicondylitis
(middle finger test)
“pop” at anterior elbow with eccentric load (i.e. out of truck)
distal biceps tear
inability to turn door handle or car ignition may indicate
distal biceps tear
why is fixing a distal biceps tear time-dependent?
starts to scar in in 3-4 weeks