msk exam

Question 1

hoffman’s sign

Answer 1

extend third digit and flick distal phalanx into flexion

Question 2

Neer’s impingement sign

Answer 2

stabilize scapula, passively flex arm in internal rotation

Question 3

Hawkin’s impingement sign

Answer 3

flex shoulder and elbow to 90* with palm down and internally rotate shoulder

Question 4

supraspinatus test

Answer 4

“empty can” they act like they’re emptying a can and you push down

Question 5

infraspinatus test

Answer 5

elbows flexed to 90* with thumbs up. resist them externally rotating arms

Question 6

subscapularis

Answer 6

arm behind back, provide resistance as they try to further “lift off” their hand

Question 7

patellar ballottement

Answer 7

extend knee, push patella against femur

Question 8

lachman test

Answer 8

knee flexed to 30*, stabilize femur and pull tibia anteriorly

Question 9

mcmurray test

Answer 9

cup heel in one hand, other hand on medial or lateral side of knee. externally or internally rotate heel while applying valgus/varus press.