MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM EXAMINATION Flashcards

1
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Mechanism of injury (MOI) considerations

A

(a) Direct Trauma
(b) Overuse/Overstretch
(c) Sudden change in direction
(d) Forceful contraction

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2
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Exam Components for an exam

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(1) Inspection
(2) Palpation
(3) Range of Motion (ROM)
(4) Muscle Strength
(5) Sensory Evaluation
(6) Special Tests

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3
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The grade strength scale
Zero

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No evidence of muscle function (including muscle twitch)

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4
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The grade strength scale
Muscle contraction but no or very limited joint motion

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Trace 1/5

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5
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The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion with gravity eliminated

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Poor 2/5

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6
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The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion against with some resistance

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Good 4/5

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7
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The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion against gravity

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Fair 3/5

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8
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The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion with full or normal resistance

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Normal 5/5

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9
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When muscle strength is grade ____ or less then disability is present

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3

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10
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The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion against gravity

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Fair 3/5

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