Ortho I Midterm Flashcards
main nerve root tested for deltoid
C5
main nerve root tested for biceps
C6
main nerve root tested for triceps
C7
main nerve root tested for wrist extensors
C6
main nerve root tested for wrist flexors
C7
main nerve root tested for finger extensors
C7
main nerve root tested for finger flexors
C8
main nerve root tested for finger ab/adductors
T1
main nerve root tested for REFLEX- deltoid
C5
main nerve root tested for REFLEX- brachioradialis
C6
main nerve root tested for REFLEX- tricep
C7
Bakody’s Sign
pt raises arm overhead and reports relief –> indicates nerve root irritation
Cluster Dx for cervical radiculopathy
99% specificity, 30.3 +LR with:
* very high chance that if you don’t have cervical radiculopathy, these tests will be negative. very high chance that pt has the dz.
+ ULTT of median nerve
Cervical rotation
Xrays for cervical spine
Canadian C-spine rules (99-100% sensitive, 40-90% specific, adults only)
positive indicators–> confitive awareness, 65+, fearful of movign head when asked, axial load injury, midline palpatory pain
Cervial regional flow
- First 3 First: observe, AROM of neck, fracture screen
- Standing
- Seated
- SUpine
Test for scoliosis
Adam’s Test: forward bend test
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Tests: neurogenic
Neurogenic: Upper Limb Tenson Test (median nerve)
TOS tests: vasculogenic
Scalene syndrome/cervical rib tests
Adson’s and Reverse Adson’s