MSK Flashcards
1
Q
Lachman test
A
- ACL tear
- “pop” + instability to knee
- flex knee to 30 degrees
2
Q
Ober Test
A
- IT syndrome
- overuse of lateral knee
- patient on side. Knees flexed. Lift one leg. Positive = knee drops
3
Q
Patrick Test
A
- Assess sacroiliac joints
- aka FABRE test
- supine. Cross leg at knee. Positive = hip pain
4
Q
McMurrary test
A
Medial meniscus injury
5
Q
Thomas test
A
- psoas syndrome
- Supine on table. Hold knee of one leg. Other leg should stay on table.
6
Q
Thompson test
A
Achillis tendon rupture
7
Q
Drop arm test
A
rotator cuff injury
(external rotation test)
8
Q
Straight leg raise test
A
lumbar nerve impingement
9
Q
herberden nodes
A
nontender firm nodules at the joints of fingers.
- seen with osteoarthritis
10
Q
Cobb Angle 26 - 40 degrees
A
bracing first line tx
11
Q
Cobb angle > 50 degrees
A
surgery
12
Q
dermatomyositis
A
- proximal muscle weakness + skin rash
- elevated CK + aldolase
13
Q
HVLA tx for ANTERIOR Radial Head
A
Pronated and flexed
14
Q
HVLA tx for POSTERIOR Radial Head
A
supinated and extended
15
Q
Muscle Energy
A
- direct and active,
- engages the restrictive barrier
- use both intrinsic and extrinsic forces
