Approach to Musculoskeletal Disorders Characterization Quiz

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What is the primary range of motion that allows the hand to rotate from palm facing up to palm facing down?

Rotation

Dorsiflexion/plantarflexion

Pro/supination (correct)

Inversion/eversion

Which of the following is NOT one of the key points of interest when examining the shoulder?

Inspect for swelling, deformity, or muscle atrophy

Assess the integrity of the ligaments, tendons, and bursae (correct)

Palpate over the three bony landmarks

Check range of motion in flexion, abduction, and internal/external rotation

What is the normal range of motion for shoulder abduction?

150 degrees (correct)

130 degrees

180 degrees

90 degrees

Which of the following is NOT a recommended technique for examining the major joints?

Perform range of motion and joint-specific maneuvers Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of motion for shoulder internal rotation?

90 degrees Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an important bone of the shoulder?

Tibia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most sensitive test for assessing weak abduction of the thumb?

Tinel's sign Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for the Phalen's sign test?

60 seconds Signup and view all the answers

How many types of vertebrae are found in the spine?

24 Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended range of motion for spinal flexion?

80-90 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended range of motion for spinal lateral bending?

30-40 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important characteristic to identify when evaluating a musculoskeletal complaint?

Determining whether the complaint is articular or extraarticular Signup and view all the answers

In a patient under 60 years old with a musculoskeletal complaint, which of the following should be considered first?

Repetitive strain, overuse, and various types of arthritis Signup and view all the answers

If a patient presents with an acute musculoskeletal complaint with inflammation, which of the following should be considered?

Infectious arthritis, gout, and reactive arthritis Signup and view all the answers

In a patient over 60 years old with a musculoskeletal complaint, which of the following should be prioritized in the differential diagnosis?

Osteoarthritis, gout/pseudogout, and polymyalgia rheumatica Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'varus' in the context of musculoskeletal disorders?

It describes the medial deviation of a body part from the midline Signup and view all the answers

If a patient presents with a chronic musculoskeletal complaint without inflammation, what should be considered?

Osteoarthritis involving specific joints like DIP, CMC, hip, and knee Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the inspection and palpation examination for the ankle and foot?

Palpating the plantar fascia for tenderness and tightness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following joints is NOT assessed during the range of motion examination for the ankle and foot?

Talonavicular joint Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for ankle dorsiflexion (pointing the foot toward the ceiling)?

Tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus (EDL), and extensor hallucis longus (EHL) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following motions is NOT specific to the ankle joint, but rather occurs at the subtalar joint?

Pronation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscle groups is primarily responsible for toe flexion (curling the toes)?

Flexor digitorum longus (FDL) and flexor digitorum brevis (FDB) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following motions is assessed by stabilizing the ankle, grasping the heel, and inverting/everting the foot?

Inversion and eversion of the subtalar (talocalcaneal) joint Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscle groups is primarily responsible for knee extension?

Quadriceps group (rectus femoris, vastus medialis, lateralis, intermedius) Signup and view all the answers

Which maneuver is used to test the integrity of the medial meniscus?

McMurray test Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament is assessed using the pivot shift test?

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ligaments is considered the most stable in the ankle and foot region?

Deltoid ligament Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for internal rotation of the knee?

Sartorius, gracilis, semimembranosus/tendinosus Signup and view all the answers

Which test is used to assess the integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)?

Posterior drawer sign Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rotational Range of Motion

Primary range of motion that allows the hand to rotate from palm facing up to palm facing down is forearm rotation.

Shoulder Examination

Not one of the key points of interest when examining the shoulder is the wrist joint.
Normal range of motion for shoulder abduction is 0-180 degrees.
Not a recommended technique for examining the major joints is bouncing the joint.

Shoulder Range of Motion

Normal range of motion for shoulder internal rotation is 0-70 degrees.

Shoulder Bones

Not considered an important bone of the shoulder is the fibula.

Thumb Abduction

Most sensitive test for assessing weak abduction of the thumb is the Froment's sign test.

Phalen's Sign Test

Recommended duration for the Phalen's sign test is 1 minute.

Spine

There are 5 types of vertebrae found in the spine: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx.
Recommended range of motion for spinal flexion is 40-60 degrees.
Recommended range of motion for spinal lateral bending is 20-40 degrees.

Musculoskeletal Complaint

Most important characteristic to identify when evaluating a musculoskeletal complaint is pain.
In a patient under 60 years old with a musculoskeletal complaint, trauma should be considered first.
If a patient presents with an acute musculoskeletal complaint with inflammation, trauma should be considered.
In a patient over 60 years old with a musculoskeletal complaint, degenerative changes should be prioritized in the differential diagnosis.
Term 'varus' in the context of musculoskeletal disorders refers to inward angulation of a bone.
If a patient presents with a chronic musculoskeletal complaint without inflammation, degenerative changes should be considered.

Ankle and Foot Examination

Not part of the inspection and palpation examination for the ankle and foot is testing the strength of the muscles.
Tibiotalar joint is not assessed during the range of motion examination for the ankle and foot.
Tibialis anterior muscle is primarily responsible for ankle dorsiflexion (pointing the foot toward the ceiling).
Inversion and eversion motions are not specific to the ankle joint, but rather occur at the subtalar joint.
Flexor digitorum longus muscle group is primarily responsible for toe flexion (curling the toes).
Inversion and eversion motions are assessed by stabilizing the ankle, grasping the heel, and inverting/everting the foot.

Knee

Quadriceps muscle group is primarily responsible for knee extension.
McMurray's maneuver is used to test the integrity of the medial meniscus.
Pivot shift test is used to assess the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Deltoid ligament is considered the most stable in the ankle and foot region.
Popliteus muscle group is primarily responsible for internal rotation of the knee.
Posterior drawer test is used to assess the integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).

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Test your knowledge on characterizing musculoskeletal complaints based on key features such as articular vs extraarticular, acute vs chronic, inflammatory status, and localized vs diffuse. Learn to identify age-related clues to differentiate between various disorders such as arthritis and osteoarthritis.