Performing a Musculoskeletal Exam Flashcards
1
Q
What if you have a neurological injury / condition on your list of differentials?
A
Myotomes
Dermatomes
Peripheral nerve distribution
Reflexes
2
Q
What are we inspecting for?
A
Antalgic gait Alteration of other normal body movements* Deformity Atrophy Swelling Erythema Ecchymosis
3
Q
What are we palpating for?
A
Tenderness Swelling Temperature change Deformity Crepitus
4
Q
In what order should we test ROM?
A
-Active – assess what the patient is willing to do
Make sure you observe their movement patterns!!
-Passive – assess what the patient can actually do
-Resistive – grading scale combine w/ subjective pain complaints
5
Q
Why do we utilize special tests?
A
- Evaluate structures that have not been assessed with the other components of the exam
- Ligament integrity
- Neurovascular structures
- Boney pathology / injuries
