History and examinations Flashcards
Which conditions are important to ask about in suspected carpal tunnel? (2)
HypoT and DM
What medication is it important to ask about in suspected acute gout?
New diuretic
In suspected osteoporosis what medication is it important to find out whether they’re taking?
Long term corticosteroids
Medial epicondyle is the muscle origin of which forearm muscles?
Flexors
Lateral epicondyle is the muscle origin of which forearm muscles?
Extensors
What stigmata of systemic disease might you be looking for in the elbow exam?
psoriatic plaques
rheumatoid nodules
Golfers elbow =
tendonitis of the flexors (medial epicondyle insertion)
Tennis elbow =
tendonitis of the extensors (lateral epicondyle insertion)
Basic tests for functional problems with the elbow (3)
- both hands behind head
- both hands up to their mouth
- both hands down to their bottom
pes planus can cause -
foot pronation and valgus deformity of the heel
pes cavus can cause -
varus deformation of the hind foot
Simmonds test -
tests achilles tendon integrity
Hip flexion myotome
L2+3
Hip extension myotome
L4+5
Knee extension myotome
L3+4
Knee flexion myotome
L5+S1
Ankle dorsiflexion myotome
L4+5
Great toe extension
L5
Ankle plantar flexion
S1
Power of 0
no movement
Power of 1 =
flicker of movement
Power of 2 =
movement with gravity eliminated
Power 3 =
movement of limb against gravity
Power 4 =
reduced from normal
Power 5 =
normal power
Knee reflex myotome
L3/4
Ankle reflex myotome
L5/S1
Tredenlenburg gait cause
loss of abductor function
High stepping gait cause
Peroneal or sciatic nerve palsy
4 joints of the shoulder
sternoclavicular
acromiclavicular joint
glenohumeral joint
scapulothoracic
Movements of the shoulder
Flex Extend Abduct Adduct Internal rotation External rotation
Jobes test
Shoulder abduction against resistance
Tests supraspinatus
Lift off test
Tests subscapularis - medial rotation against resistance
What is used to test teres minor and infraspinatus?
External rotation against rotation
Where is the axillary nerve tested for? (sensation)
regimental badge area
Where is the sensation aspect of the median nerve tested for?
lateral aspect of the index finger
Where is the sensation aspect of the ulnar nerve tested for?
medial aspect of the little finger
Where is the sensation aspect of the radial nerve tested for?
dorsal 1st IO space
which way does the shoulder usually dislocate?
anteriorly
how to test for biceps tendonitis?
shoulder in 60 degrees flexion
elbow in full extension
arm fully supinated
+ve for biceps tendonitis, pain where?
bicipital groove