lecture 1 examination of the limb Flashcards
antalgic
limp
slapping foot gait
weak dorsiflexors
dropped foot gait
completely weak dorsiflexors
trendelenburg gait
weakness of hip abductors
in the abducted position how is the humerus rotated
externally
what does abducted position the humerus is externally rotated result in
anterior intsability = dislocation
how do you test for external rotation & abduction of humerus
Apley Scratch Test: see how far patient can reach over top of other shoulder
when is the humerus internally rotated
adduction
how do you test for
how far up their back they can feel
Frozen shoulder syndrome
glenohumeral joint = scarred, tight & stiffened
what would you observe with frozen shoulder
cant get arm very high
how to test rotator cuff function
drop arm test
Important to consider for anterior dislocation of the shoulder
axillary nerve supplies deltoid muscles may be damaged
lax ligaments means
hyperextansion
adduction test in hand
paper between fingers
thomas test
fixed flexion at the hip
genu varum
bowed legs
genu varum common in
arthritis
genu valgum
knock knees
genu valgum caused by
arthritis on the outside of the knees
positive anterior draw sign means
ACL rupture
L4 lesion motor problem
Tibialis Anterior - cant dorsiflex
L4 lesion reflex
missing knee jerk
L4 lesion sensation
lower part of leg/foot
