ortho tests ALL

Question 1

what ortho tests test for nerve root for the spine?

Answer 1

spurlings
distraction
slump
femoral nerve traction
SLR

Question 2

what ortho tests test for muscles and ligs for the spine?

Answer 2

distraction

Question 3

what ortho tests test for sprain / strain for the spine?

Answer 3

spurlings
kemps
SLR

Question 4

what ortho tests test for facet irritation for the spine?

Answer 4

spurlings
distraction
kemps

Question 5

what ortho tests test for fracture for the spine?

Answer 5

kemps

Question 6

name cervical ortho tests

Answer 6

spurlings and jacksons
distraction

Question 7

name thoracic ortho tests

Answer 7

slump
kemps

Question 8

name lumar ortho tests

Answer 8

femoral nerve traction
SLR

Question 9

explain spurlings and distraction

Answer 9

spurlings is compression

jacksons is compression with F, SB & R

tests for sprain/strain, nerve root and facets

positives = increased rad pain

Distraction -m

tests for muscles/ligs, nerve root and facets

Question 10

explain slump and kemps

Answer 10

slump

tests for nerve root

positives = shooting pain

kemps - can be sitting or standing

tests for = facet irritation and sprain/strain

positive = pain

Question 11

explain femoral nerve traction and SLC

Answer 11

FNT

tests for = femoral nerve femoral nerve

positive = rad pain

SLC

tests for nerve root, sprain / strain

positive = rad pain and shooting