UPPER LIMB TESTS

Question 1

Hawkins Kennedy Test

Answer 1

elevate the arm 90 degrees forward flexion
rest it on my arm
perform passive internal rotation

Question 2

Neer Test for shoulder impingement

Answer 2

stabilize the patient’s scapula with one hand, while passively flexing the arm while it is internally rotated.

Question 3

Anatomical Snuffbox test

Answer 3

tenderness is a highly sensitive test for scaphoid fracture

Question 4

Inspection of the shoulder

Answer 4

SWEADES + compare to other limb

Question 5

Assessment of C-spine

Answer 5

SWEADES + Palpation

Question 6

Palpation of upper limb

Answer 6

Underlying Structure
Peripheral Pulse
Sensation and Distal Sensation
Temperature

Question 7

Range of motion of C-spine

Answer 7

Flexion
Extension
Rotation
Lateral extension

Question 8

Painful arc test

Answer 8

0-20° = full thickness tear of supraspinatus tendon
20-40° = axillary nerve damage
40-60° = Frozen shoulder
60-120° = Subacromial painful arc
120-180° = Acromioclavicular painful arc

Question 9

Winging of Scapula

Answer 9

Get patient to push against your hand
Scapula will wing outwards if injured

Question 10

Golfers and tennis elbow

Answer 10

Flexion
Extension
Pronation
Supination

Question 11

Fallons test

Answer 11

Place back of hands together in front of pt and hold for 60 sec

Question 12

Telescoping of the thumb

Answer 12

Positive test indicates scaphoid fracture if painful