MSK Flashcards
1
Q
Spine neurological
A
Straight leg raise W dorsiflexion of foot Reflexes upper and lower limbs Plantar reflex Simple power and sensation
2
Q
Foot and ankle move
A
Dorsi and plantar flexion Flex and extend big toe Inversion and eversion Mid tarsal and subtalar movements holding heel Joint above and below
3
Q
Elbow move
A
Flex
Extend
Supination
Feel for crepitus and move
4
Q
Shoulder feel
A
Temp Bony landmarks for tenderness Sterno-clav joint Acromioclav joint Acromium process Spine scapula Greater tuberosity humerous Ant and post joint lines Muscles Badge area
5
Q
Spine feel
A
Feel down spine for tenderness
Spinous process
Paraspinal muscles
6
Q
Elbow look
A
All aspects of joint Scars Swelling Wounds Sinuses Rashes Rheumatic nodules Olecronon bursitis Deformities Normal carrying angle Muscle wasting Bruising
7
Q
Elbow feel
A
Temp Med and lat epicondyles Olecronon process Radial head Swellings?
8
Q
Spine move
A
Start w cervicle spine Flexion Extension Lateral flexion Rotation Lumbar spine as above Extension keep fingers on back and assess distance
9
Q
Foot and ankle look
A
Nail changes Skin rashes Scars Wounds Calluses Swelling Muscle wasting Claw toes Joint swelling Shoes for wear Toe alignment Foot arch Hing foot alignment Achilles tendon swelling/thickening
10
Q
Hand and wrist feel
A
Temp Muscle bulk Radius and ulner Bones for tenderness watching face Fingers and joints Wrist joints
11
Q
Hand and wrist move
A
Make fist and straighten Flex and extend fingers Prayer and reverse prayer Phalens test- reverse prayer 60 secs Tinels test- tapping nerve
12
Q
Hand and wrist function
A
Grip something
Elbow joints
13
Q
Elbow function
A
Take hand to mouth
Check joints above and below
14
Q
Shoulder look
A
Loss symmetry Deformity Winging of scapula Muscle wasting Scars Wounds Sinuses Discolouration skin Bruises Swelling
15
Q
Shoulder move
A
Hands behind head Hands behind back Extension Flexion Abduction Internal and external rotation Move and feel w hand on top shoulder Painful arc
