Spine and Hip

Question 1

Gibbus deformity

Answer 1

Extreme kyphosis of thoracic

Question 2

Kyphoscoliosis

Answer 2

Exagerated, pathological kyphosis of spine

Question 3

Distraction test

Answer 3

Assess cervical spine pain due to nerve impingement. Hand under chin and occiput. Lift up. Should relieve pain.

Question 4

Valsalva test

Answer 4

Hold breath, bear down. Tests for space-occupying lesion by increasing inrathecal pressure. Pain may radiate to corresponding dermatome of affected level.

Question 5

Adson test

Answer 5

Determines if compression of subclavian artery. Feel radial pulse, AB-duct arm, externally rotate. If compression, marked or absence of pulse.

Question 6

Compression test

Answer 6

Push down on head.

Question 7

Straight leg raise

Answer 7

Discogenic disease affecting sciatic nerve.

Question 8

Hoover test

Answer 8

Used to determine pt effort during straight leg raise test

Question 9

Fabere or Patrick test

Answer 9

Detect pathology in hip and sacroiliac joint

Question 10

Trendelenburg test

Answer 10

Evaluates strength of gluteus medius muscle

Question 11

Thomas test

Answer 11

Detect flexion contractures