orthopaedic tests

Question 1

sensitivity of an orthopedic test means that the test …

Answer 1

correctly identifies those with the condition with a positive result

Question 2

specificity of an orthopedic test means that the test …

Answer 2

correctly identifies those without the condition with a negative result

Question 3

list an orthopaedic test that could be used to test for Median nerve entrapment

Answer 3

Pronator Teres Test (resisted pronation with elbow slightly flexed)
ULNDT1 (median nerve, anterior interosseous nerve)
ULNDT2 (median nerve, musckulocutaneous nerve, axillary nerve)

Question 4

list 3 orthopaedic tests that test for lateral epicondylalgia

Answer 4

Mill’s test (extend elbow, flex wrist and pronate)
Maudsley’s test (resist fist wrist extension and radial deviation)
Cozen’s test (resist 3rd digit extension

Question 5

list 2 orthopedic tests that test for medial epicondylalgia

Answer 5

Passive (medial) test (stretch into wrist extension and supination)
Resisted (medial) test (resist pronation and wrist flexion)

Question 6

Tinel’s test performed at the elbow tests entrapment of which nerve? which spinal roots does this nerve originate?

Answer 6

Ulnar nerve entrapment

C8/T1

Question 7

ideally what is the duration of the Roos Test- Elevated Arm Stress Test, and what is a positive test result?

Answer 7

3 minutes

reproduction of symptoms or sensation of heaviness in UE (record the time taken until occurs)

Question 8

Varus Test in the elbow or wrists tests which ligament?

Answer 8

Radial Collateral Ligament

Question 9

how does a clinician administer the carpal compression test? include positions and length of time

Answer 9

flex the patients wrist to 60 degrees and apply compression over the carpal tunnel for 30 seconds.

Question 10

how long should the patient press their hands together in a Phalen’s test?

Answer 10

1 minute

Question 11

list 4 tests that test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Answer 11

phalen, reverse phalen, tinel, carpal compression

Question 12

list one test to the test the TFCC

Answer 12

TFCC load test OR TFCC Press Test

Question 13

list 1 othropaedic test for anterior instability or labral tear of the GH joint

Answer 13

apprehension and relocation test

positive: pt feel apprehensive

Question 14

list an orthopaedic test for subscapularis tendinopathy

Answer 14

lift off test
positive: abnormal motion of scapula without resistance which may indicate instability OR pain or weakness with resistance which may indicate tendinopathy

Question 15

list 4 orthopaedic tests for supraspinatus tendinopathy

Answer 15

Hawkins-Kennedy, Neers impingement, Empty can, and Painful arc

Question 16

list 4 tests for subacromial impingement

Answer 16

hawkins-kennedy, neers, painful arc, empty can, weak resisted ER

Question 17

how many thrusts are required to perform the sacral thrust or thigh thrust ortho tests?

Answer 17

3-6

Question 18

list one test to assess for meniscal damage

Answer 18

Thessaleys test

positive: locking catching

Question 19

the passive SLR and the slump test are what type of tests and what structures do they stress?

Answer 19

LL neurodynamic tests that may be used to test lumbar neural or discogenic injury;
the SLR stresses the sciatic and tibial nerve
the slump stresses the spinal canal/meningeal CTs and the sciatic and tibial nerves
pos: reproduction of pain/neural symptoms when stretch is applied
SLR may also be used to assess the SIJ