Cervical Orthopaedic Tests

Question 1

In orthopaedics, IVFE stands for _________

IVFE can be caused by __________

Answer 1

intervertebral foramen encroachment

degenerative joint disease, osteophytes, subluxation, tumor

Question 2

Foramenal compression tests for _______

Answer 2

neck pain

Question 3

Jackson’s compression tests for ________

Answer 3

neck pain

Question 4

Shoulder depression tests for _________

Answer 4

neck pain on the convex side

Question 5

The Valsalva test identifies ___________

Answer 5

pain along the spine

Question 6

Possible diagnosis for neck pain is _______

Answer 6

IVFE

Question 7

Possible diagnosis for neck pain on the convex side is ________

Answer 7

dural adhesion

Question 8

Possible diagnosis for pain along the spine is _______. List examples

Answer 8

space occupying lesion

tumor, herniated disc, osteophyte

Question 9

The Valsalva test involves instructing the patient to ______

Answer 9

bear down as if moving a bowel