Orthopedic Tests Flashcards by Bri Allice

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What is the O’Donoghue Maneuver?

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Active range of motion of the affected body part
Active resisted motion while the examiner holds the body part
Examiner moves the body part through passive range of motion

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What are the positive findings when performing the O’Donoghue Maneuver?

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Exacerbation of symptoms during active/active resisted motion is indicative of a strained or torn muscle or tendon (contractile issue)
Exacerbation of symptoms during passive motion is indicative of ligamentous sprain

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What is the positive finding when performing the Neutral Cervical Compression Test?

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Reproduction of radiating pain down the upper extremity, indicating nerve root irritation due to IVF encroachment

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What is the positive finding when performing the Lateral Flexion Cervical Compression Test?

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Reproduction of radiating pain down the upper extremity, indicating nerve root irritation due to IVF encroachment

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What is the positive finding when performing the Jackson Rotary Cervical Compression Test?

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Reproduction of radiating pain down the upper extremity, indicating nerve root irritation due to IVF encroachment

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What is the positive finding when performing the Hyperextension Cervical Compression Test?

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Reproduction of radiating pain down the upper extremity, indicating nerve root irritation due to IVF encroachment

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What is the positive finding when performing the Maximal Foraminal Compression Test?

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Reproduction of radiating pain down the upper extremity, indicating nerve root irritation due to IVF encroachment

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What is another name for the Maximal Foraminal Compression Test?

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Spurling Test

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What are the positive findings when performing the Cervical Distraction Test?

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Decrease in symptoms, suggesting nerve root encroachment within the IVF
Increase in radiating symptoms, indicating nerve root adhesions
Increase in well-localized cervical pain suggesting capsular inflammation

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What is the positive finding when performing the Bakody Maneuver?

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Decrease in symptoms, suggesting nerve root irritation due to IVF encroachment

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What is the positive finding when performing the Shoulder Depression Test?

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Reproduction of radiating pain down the upper extremity, indicative of nerve root irritation due to adhesions/scar tissue

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What are the positive findings when performing the Adson Test?

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Reproduction of symptoms in the upper extremity, indicating anterior scalene TOS
Decrease in pulse volume/patency, indicating anterior scalene TOS

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What is another name for the Adson Test?

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Scalene Anticus Test

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What are the positive findings when performing the Reverse Adson Test?

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Reproduction of symptoms in the upper extremity, indicating middle scalene TOS
Decrease in pulse volume/patency, indicating middle scalene TOS

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What are the positive findings when performing the Eden Test?

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Reproduction of symptoms in the upper extremity, indicating costoclavicular TOS
Decrease in pulse volume/patency, indicating costoclavicular TOS

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What are the positive findings when performing the Soldier Position?

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Reproduction of symptoms in the upper extremity, indicating costoclavicular TOS
Decrease in pulse volume/patency, indicating costoclavicular TOS

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What is another name for the Soldier’s Position?

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Military Brace Position

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What are the positive findings when performing the Roos Test?

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Upper extremity pain or paraesthesias, indicating vascular insufficiency due to hyperabduction TOS (pectoralis minor)
Blanching or fatiguing before the test is complete, indicating vascular insufficiency due to hyperabduction TOS (pectoralis minor)

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What is another name for the Roos Test?

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Elevated Arm Stress Test

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What are the positive findings when performing the Hostage Position?

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Reproduction of symptoms in the upper extremity, indicating hyperabduction (pectoralis minor) TOS
Decrease in pulse volume/patency, indicating hyperabduction (pectoralis minor) TOS

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What are the positive findings when performing the Wright Test?

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Reproduction of symptoms in the upper extremity, indicating hyperabduction (pectoralis minor) TOS
Decrease in pulse volume/patency, indicating hyperabduction (pectoralis minor) TOS

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What is the positive finding when performing the Apley Scratch Test?

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Pain or inability to perform equally on each side, indicative of non-specific shoulder dysfunction

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What is the positive finding when performing the Yergason Test?

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Pain or crepitus (audible or palpable popping/clicking) of the bicipital tendon, indicating partial or complete tear of the transverse humeral ligament

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What is the positive finding when performing the Speed Test?

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Pain or crepitus (audible or palpable popping/clicking) of the bicipital tendon, indicating partial or complete tear of the transverse humeral ligament

What is the positive finding when performing the Abbott-Saunders Test?

Pain or crepitus (audible or palpable popping/clicking) of the bicipital tendon, indicating partial or complete tear of the transverse humeral ligament

What is the positive finding when performing the Neer Impingement Sign?

Exacerbation of pain as the arm is raised, indicating supraspinatus impingement

What is the positive finding when performing the Supraspinatus Press Test?

Pain or inability to hold the position, indicating supraspinatus tear

What are the other names for the supraspinatus press test?

Jobe Test and Empty Can Test

What is the positive finding when performing the Codman Drop Arm Test?

Pain or inability to hold the position, indicating supraspinatus tear

What is the positive finding when performing the Apprehension Sign?

A look of apprehension, exacerbation of pain, or withdrawal, indicative of tendency toward recurrent glenohumeral dislocation

What is the positive finding when performing the Cozen Test?

Pain at the lateral elbow, indicative of lateral epicondylitis

What is the positive finding when performing the Mill Test?

Pain at the lateral elbow, indicative of lateral epicondylitis

What is the positive finding when performing the Golfer's Test?

Pain at the medial elbow, indicative of medial epicondylitis

What is the positive finding when performing the Adduction (Varus Stress) Test?

Pain or excessive motion of the lateral elbow, indicative of LCL tear

What is the positive finding when performing the Abduction (Valgus Stress) Test?

Pain or excessive motion of the medial elbow, indicative of MCL tear