MSK clinical assessment Flashcards
1
Q
what are the GALS screening questions
A
1) Can you walk up and down the stairs without difficulty
2) Can you get fully dressed without difficulty
3) Do you have any pain or stiffness in your muscles, joints or back
2
Q
what are the MSK red flags
A
- severe or increasing pain
- night pain and sleep disturbance
- unexplained weight loss and anorexia
- past history of malignancy
3
Q
what is the GALS screen used for
A
a rapid assessment of MSK and neurological deficits in patients
4
Q
what is meant by REMS screen
A
regional examination of the musculoskeletal system
5
Q
what degree are all of the joints in their anatomical position
A
0 degrees
6
Q
what is meant by the solar aspect of the hand
A
this is the palmar aspect
