MSK Clinical Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
when something feels wrong
A
pain, weak
2
Q
when something moves wrong
A
stiffness, reduced movement, locking, limp
3
Q
when something looks wrong
A
swelling, deformity, wasting, discolouration
4
Q
what are the red flags when taking an MSK history
A
sever pain night disturbing non-mechanial fever, general malaise unexplained weight loss past history of cancer
5
Q
what should you ask about drugs
A
current, if they have stopped any and why contracpetion aspirin NSAIDs steroid
6
Q
what is the GALS screening for rapid exmaination
A
gait arms legs spin compare both sides
7
Q
what should you do when describing a deformity
A
name fingers don't number use medial and radial LOOK FEEL MOVE
