MSK Capsular Patterns

Question 1

TMJ

Answer 1

Limited mouth opening

Question 2

Upper c/s (occiput-C2):

OA joint

Answer 2

Fwd flexion limited > extension

Question 3

Upper c/s (occiput-C2):

AA joint

Answer 3

Limitation with rotation

Question 4

Lower C/S (C3-T2)

Answer 4

Limitation of all motions except flexion (SB and rot = limited and both > extension)

Question 5

GH

Answer 5

Limitation ER > ABD > IR

Question 6

SC

Answer 6

Full elevation limited; pain at extreme ROM

Question 7

AC

Answer 7

Full elevation limited; pain at extreme ROM

Question 8

Humeroulnar

Answer 8

Loss flexion > extension

Question 9

Humeroradial

Answer 9

Loss flexion > extension

Question 10

Prox radioulnar

Answer 10

Pronation = supination

Question 11

Distal radioulnar

Answer 11

Pronation = supination

Question 12

Wrist

Answer 12

Flexion = extension

Question 13

Midcarpal

Answer 13

= all directions

Question 14

Trapeziometacarpal

Answer 14

Limitation abduction > extension

Question 15

CMC II-V

Answer 15

= restricted all directions

Question 16

UE digits

Answer 16

flexion > extension limitation

Question 17

T/S

Answer 17

Limitation SB and rot > loss of extension > flexion

Question 18

L/S

Answer 18

Marked and = limitation SB and rot; extension loss > flexion

Question 19

SI, symphysis pubis, sacrococcygeal

Answer 19

Pain when joints are stressed

Question 20

Hip

Answer 20

Flexion/IR limitation; some abduction; no or little limitation of add or ER

Question 21

Knee

Answer 21

Flexion grossly limited; slight extension limitation

Question 22

Tibiofib

Answer 22

Pain when joint stressed

Question 23

Talocrural

Answer 23

Loss of PF > DF

Question 24

Talocalcaneal (subtalar)

Answer 24

Increasing limitations of varus; jt fixed in valgus (inversion > eversion)

Question 25

Midtarsal

Answer 25

Supination > pronation (limited DF, PF, adduction, IR)

Question 26

1st MTP

Answer 26

Marked limits extension; slight limit flexion

Question 27

MTP II-V

Answer 27

variable, more flexion limitations

Question 28

IP (toes)

Answer 28

Extension restrictions