Musculoskeletal- Level 2

Question 1

Arthritis

Answer 1

painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.

Question 2

Calf Tenderness

Answer 2

Tenderness when palpating the calf may indicate a DBT (deep vein thrombosis)

Question 3

Costochondritis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the cartilage which connects a rib to the sternum.

Question 4

Fracture

Answer 4

Broken bones

Question 5

Malleolus

Answer 5

Bony projection on each side of the ankle

Question 6

Osteomyelitis

Answer 6

Inflammation or infection of bone

Question 7

Paraspinal Tenderness

Answer 7

Tenderness of the muscles on either side of the spine

Question 8

Radiculopathy

Answer 8

Pinched or compressed nerve in the spine

Question 9

Snuff Box

Answer 9

A triangular indentation seen on the radial, dorsal aspect of the hand (back of the hand on the thumb side) when the the is extended. Tenderness over this area indicates likely scaphoid fracture even if a fracture is not visualized on X-ray.

Question 10

Step-Offs

Answer 10

Deformity/misalignment of the spine felt on palpation, indicates spinal fracture.

Question 11

Straight leg raise (SLR)

Answer 11

Positive when pain is elicited when the provider lifts the patients leg above the horizontal level while the patient is laying on their back. Usually indicates sciatica or herniated disc.