Upper MSK

Question 1

Bicep tendinopathy

Answer 1

Speed’s test

Question 2

Neck: special test

Answer 2

Spurling’s test

Question 3

Shoulder: AC, GH and SC joints

Answer 3

Apley’s scratch test

Question 4

Shoulder: Subscapularis

Answer 4

Lift off test

Question 5

Shoulder: Supraspinatus

Answer 5

Drop arm test

Question 6

Shoulder: Infraspinatus, teres minor

Answer 6

External rotation against resistance

Question 7

Shoulder: Impingement tests

Answer 7

Neer impingement (subacromial pain syndrome) - stabilize scapula and raise pt’s arm with the other
Hawkins-Kennedy impingement sign

Question 8

Elbow: Epicondylitis

Answer 8

Lateral epicondylitis: pain with resisted wrist extension; resisted extension of third digit (middle finger)
Medial epicondylitis: pain with resisted wrist flexion

Question 9

Elbow

Answer 9

Ulnar collateral ligament: valgus stress
Radial collateral ligament: varus stress test

Question 10

Thumb

Answer 10

Valgus stress test (UCL) - Skier’s thumb
Varus stress test (RCL)

Question 11

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 11

Tinel sign
Phalen sign