orthopedic Q&A

Question 1

what syndrome(s) might cause a positive Allen’s test

Answer 1

TOS, cervical subluxation, Raynaud’s syndrome

Question 2

Adson’s: how long do you palpate the radial artery with this test

Answer 2

10-20 seconds

Question 3

positive Adson’s indicates

Answer 3

Scalenus antics syndrome

Question 4

what diagnosis is suspected with a positive Adson’s turning away from the side being tested

Answer 4

cervical rib or Scalenus medius syndrome

Question 5

is a cervical rib that causes loss of latency acute or chronic

Answer 5

usually an acute exacerbation

Question 6

what is a positive for Eden’s test

Answer 6

decreased pulse volume

Question 7

a positive eden’s test indicates

Answer 7

costoclavicular syndrome

Question 8

what constitutes a positive weight’s test

Answer 8

10-15 degrees difference

Question 9

a positive wright’s test indicates

Answer 9

hyperabduction syndrome

Question 10

what constitutes a positive yergason’s

Answer 10

tendon pops out of groove

bicipital instability

Question 11

pain w/o slipping on yergasons may indicate

Answer 11

inferior humerus

Question 12

dawburns

Answer 12

pain disappears on abduction
subacromial bursitis
pain remains

Question 13

dugas

Answer 13

pt cannot touch chest

shoulder dislocation

Question 14

shoulder apprehension

Answer 14

look of alarm

GH instability

Question 15

St-Cl S

Answer 15

pros end of clavicle sits higher than the opposite side

Question 16

A-C PS

Answer 16

distal end of the clavicle sits higher, causing a visual prominence

Question 17

GH I

Answer 17

dimpling or indent of soft tissue over the joint space

Question 18

lateral scapula

Answer 18

vertebral border of the scapula has flared lateral in relation to the spine