Special Test

Question 1

In which plane is scoliosis presentable and is it treatable

Answer 1

Frontal plane and yes it is treatable

Question 2

what is osetophytes

Answer 2

Bone spur

Question 3

True or false

Spondylolishesis can occur from spondylolysis

Answer 3

true

Question 4

how is Stork test perfromed

Answer 4

stand with hands on hip, leg that is bent up is the leg being tested, and have patient extend spine. Note where they feel pain

Question 5

how is Segmental Instability tested

Answer 5

test twice, First use the table and have them patient perform superman prones, then again but apply pressure to decrease pain. Positive test if pain goes subsides.

Question 6

how is sacral compression (spring) tested

Answer 6

patient prone and compress the sacrum, Positive test if sacrum DOESNT spring upward

Question 7

how is Straight Leg raise (LeSeagues) tested

Answer 7

patient supine, passive lift away off table while keeping the leg straight. To make more sensitive dorsiflex ankle and after that flex neck. Positive test results in pain

Question 8

which two nerves make up the sciatic nerve

Answer 8

tibial and common peroneal

Question 9

how is tension sign/bowstring tested

Answer 9

For tension sign have patient supine, passive flex hip and knee. For bowstring, continue tension sign but apply pressure on the lateral aspect of popliteal fossa

Question 10

where does the sciatic nerve split

Answer 10

lateral fibular head

Question 11

in which direction does a disc herniate

Answer 11

posterior lateral

Question 12

how is Milgrams test performed

Answer 12

patient supine, lift both legs off table 6-8 cm and hold for 30 sec. if they drop their legs its a positive test

Question 13

how is Hoovers test performed

Answer 13

active straight leg raise with hand under both heels, if they fake it they will not press into your hand

Question 14

how is Well/Cross Straight leg raise performed

Answer 14

raise the good leg and feel the opposite side for numbness and tingling

Question 15

how is Kernigs test performed

Answer 15

active straight leg which test the involved leg. Keep leg straight. and lift the leg until patient feels symptoms. Once symptoms occur bend knee. Positive test results in pain subsides

Question 16

How is Brudzinkins test performed

Answer 16

same as Kernigs but passively flex neck

Question 17

if patient feels pain during shallow (0-50) degree of motion is it an peripheral injury or disc injury?

Answer 17

disc injury

Question 18

if patient feels pain during high degree (50-70) of motion is it an peripheral injury or disc injury?

Answer 18

peripheral injury

Question 19

how is Slump test performed

Answer 19

have patient round shoulder, flex neck, and extend knee and dorsiflex ankle. Positive test results in pain

Question 20

how is valsalva test performed

Answer 20

round shoulders and flex neck and blow into hand. Positive test results in pain