INTRODUCTION TO THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM EXAMINATION Flashcards
what are the 6 Exam Components?
1) Inspection
2) Palpation
3) Range of Motion (ROM)
4) Muscle Strength
5) Sensory Evaluation
6) Special Tests
what are the 4 common Mechanism of injuries (MOI)?
1) Direct Trauma
2) Overuse/Overstretch
3) Sudden change in direction
4) Forceful contraction
Describing what kind of sx?
-Stiffness, swelling, or change in size
-Unilateral or bilateral involvement
-Constant pain or related to activities
-Locking or giving away
Joint symptoms
Describing what kind of sx?
-Limitation of movement
-Weakness or fatigue
-Paralysis, spasms
-Wasting (Atrophy)
Muscular symptoms
Describing what kind of sx?
-Difficulty with gait or limping
-Numbness, tingling
-Crepitus (cracking)
-Deformity
Skeletal symptoms
what are some precipitating factors:
-Strenuous activity
-Sudden movement
-Stress
-Injury
-Recent fractures
Past Medical History (PMHx)
(1) Trauma
(2) Surgery
(3) Chronic Illness (e.g., arthritis and osteoporosis)
(4) Skeletal deformities or congenital anomalies.
Family History (FHx)
(1) Congenital abnormalities
(2) Scoliosis or back problems
(3) Joint Disorders
(4) Genetic disorders
Personal and Social History (SocHx)
(1) Employment
(2) Exercise
(3) Functional Abilities
(4) Weight
(5) Nutrition
What 6 pieces of Exam Equipment are used for MSK?
(1) Marking pencil
(2) Goniometer
(3) Tape measure
(4) Reflex hammer
(5) Monofilament
(6) Paper clip
No evidence of muscle function
0
Muscle contraction but no or very limited joint motion
1
Complete range of motion with gravity eliminated
2
Complete range of motion against gravity
3
Complete range of motion against gravity with some resistance
4
