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What is the most common type of shoulder dislocation?
What is the most common type of shoulder dislocation?
- Posterior dislocation
- Superior dislocation
- Inferior dislocation
- Anterior dislocation (correct)
Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing a burst fracture of the vertebral body?
Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing a burst fracture of the vertebral body?
- Osteoporosis
- Estrogen deficiency
- Obesity (correct)
- Smoking
Which of the following is a key diagnostic finding in acromioclavicular (AC) joint osteoarthritis?
Which of the following is a key diagnostic finding in acromioclavicular (AC) joint osteoarthritis?
- Tenderness over the AC joint (correct)
- Posterior shoulder pain worse with activity
- Shoulder muscle atrophy
- Decreased range of motion
What is the primary treatment for glenohumeral (GH) joint osteoarthritis?
What is the primary treatment for glenohumeral (GH) joint osteoarthritis?
What is the most common complication of shoulder dislocation?
What is the most common complication of shoulder dislocation?
Which of the following is not a typical finding in a flexion-distraction spinal injury?
Which of the following is not a typical finding in a flexion-distraction spinal injury?
What is the primary cause of shoulder osteoarthritis?
What is the primary cause of shoulder osteoarthritis?
Which of the following is not a typical symptom of acromioclavicular (AC) joint osteoarthritis?
Which of the following is not a typical symptom of acromioclavicular (AC) joint osteoarthritis?
What is the primary treatment for a posterior shoulder dislocation?
What is the primary treatment for a posterior shoulder dislocation?
Which of the following is a key diagnostic test for acromioclavicular (AC) joint osteoarthritis?
Which of the following is a key diagnostic test for acromioclavicular (AC) joint osteoarthritis?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of kyphosis?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of kyphosis?
What is the most common level for a thoracic disc herniation?
What is the most common level for a thoracic disc herniation?
What is the mean age for adult spinal deformity?
What is the mean age for adult spinal deformity?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of thoracic disc herniation or adult spinal deformity?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of thoracic disc herniation or adult spinal deformity?
What is the most common type of thoracic spine fracture?
What is the most common type of thoracic spine fracture?
Which of the following is a cause of scoliosis?
Which of the following is a cause of scoliosis?
What is the recommended treatment for compression fractures with a kyphotic angle greater than 40 degrees and failed conservative treatment?
What is the recommended treatment for compression fractures with a kyphotic angle greater than 40 degrees and failed conservative treatment?
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic tool mentioned for adult spinal deformity?
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic tool mentioned for adult spinal deformity?
What percentage of patients with thoracic disc herniation or adult spinal deformity experience bowel/bladder changes?
What percentage of patients with thoracic disc herniation or adult spinal deformity experience bowel/bladder changes?
What is the treatment recommendation for adult spinal deformity?
What is the treatment recommendation for adult spinal deformity?
Which of the following is the most common mechanism of injury for whiplash?
Which of the following is the most common mechanism of injury for whiplash?
What is the most common finding on physical examination for cervical spondylosis?
What is the most common finding on physical examination for cervical spondylosis?
Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical radiculopathy?
Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical radiculopathy?
What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a mild cervical strain/sprain?
What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a mild cervical strain/sprain?
Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical myelopathy?
Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical myelopathy?
Which of the following is the most common location for degenerative disc disease in the cervical spine?
Which of the following is the most common location for degenerative disc disease in the cervical spine?
What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test for suspected cervical stenosis?
What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test for suspected cervical stenosis?
Which of the following is a common symptom of thoracic spondylosis?
Which of the following is a common symptom of thoracic spondylosis?
What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a cervical disc herniation?
What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a cervical disc herniation?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in torticollis (wry neck)?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in torticollis (wry neck)?
What is the most important physical examination test for diagnosing supraspinatus impingement syndrome?
What is the most important physical examination test for diagnosing supraspinatus impingement syndrome?
Which test is used to diagnose a tear or tendonitis of the subscapularis muscle?
Which test is used to diagnose a tear or tendonitis of the subscapularis muscle?
Which test is used to diagnose proximal biceps tendonitis?
Which test is used to diagnose proximal biceps tendonitis?
Which test is used to diagnose an acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation?
Which test is used to diagnose an acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation?
Which test is used to diagnose a superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) tear?
Which test is used to diagnose a superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) tear?
What is the purpose of the Yergason's Test?
What is the purpose of the Yergason's Test?
What is the purpose of the Neer's Sign?
What is the purpose of the Neer's Sign?
Which of the following tests is used to diagnose an acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury?
Which of the following tests is used to diagnose an acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury?
What is the main purpose of Adson's Test?
What is the main purpose of Adson's Test?
What is the main purpose of the Elevated Arm Stress Test (EAST)?
What is the main purpose of the Elevated Arm Stress Test (EAST)?
What is the main purpose of Spurling's Maneuver?
What is the main purpose of Spurling's Maneuver?
What is the purpose of the Resisted Wrist Extension test?
What is the purpose of the Resisted Wrist Extension test?
What is the purpose of the Resisted Wrist Flexion test?
What is the purpose of the Resisted Wrist Flexion test?
Which of the following is NOT a key diagnostic feature of thoracic outlet syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a key diagnostic feature of thoracic outlet syndrome?
Which of the following is the most appropriate test to evaluate for a brachial plexus injury?
Which of the following is the most appropriate test to evaluate for a brachial plexus injury?
Which of the following tests is used to evaluate for medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)?
Which of the following tests is used to evaluate for medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)?
What does the Varus stress test primarily evaluate?
What does the Varus stress test primarily evaluate?
What is the purpose of the Valgus stress test?
What is the purpose of the Valgus stress test?
What is the purpose of Tinel's sign in the cubital tunnel?
What is the purpose of Tinel's sign in the cubital tunnel?
What is the purpose of Tinel's sign in the carpal tunnel?
What is the purpose of Tinel's sign in the carpal tunnel?
What is the purpose of Phalen's test?
What is the purpose of Phalen's test?
At what position is the elbow tested during the Varus and Valgus stress tests?
At what position is the elbow tested during the Varus and Valgus stress tests?
What is the primary purpose of the Varus stress test?
What is the primary purpose of the Varus stress test?
What is the most common symptom associated with a positive Tinel's sign in the carpal tunnel?
What is the most common symptom associated with a positive Tinel's sign in the carpal tunnel?
Which test is used to assess for deQuervain's tenosynovitis?
Which test is used to assess for deQuervain's tenosynovitis?
What is the purpose of the Fovea Sign?
What is the purpose of the Fovea Sign?
How is the Thumb MP Joint Ulnar Collateral Ligament Test performed?
How is the Thumb MP Joint Ulnar Collateral Ligament Test performed?
What is the purpose of the Allen Test?
What is the purpose of the Allen Test?
What is the purpose of the Thumb CMC Grind Test?
What is the purpose of the Thumb CMC Grind Test?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Finkelstein Test for deQuervain's tenosynovitis?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Finkelstein Test for deQuervain's tenosynovitis?
What is the primary purpose of the Fovea Sign?
What is the primary purpose of the Fovea Sign?
Which test is used to assess for a torn ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint?
Which test is used to assess for a torn ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint?
Which special test is used to evaluate cervical disc disease?
Which special test is used to evaluate cervical disc disease?
What is the purpose of the Hoffman Reflex test?
What is the purpose of the Hoffman Reflex test?
Which special test is used to evaluate glenohumeral joint instability?
Which special test is used to evaluate glenohumeral joint instability?
What is the purpose of the Sulcus Sign test?
What is the purpose of the Sulcus Sign test?
Which muscle is evaluated by the Empty Can Test?
Which muscle is evaluated by the Empty Can Test?
Which of the following conditions is the Empty Can Test used to diagnose?
Which of the following conditions is the Empty Can Test used to diagnose?
What is the purpose of the Apprehension/Relocation Test?
What is the purpose of the Apprehension/Relocation Test?
Which special test involves flicking the middle finger to elicit a reflex response?
Which special test involves flicking the middle finger to elicit a reflex response?
Which of the following conditions is associated with anterior elbow pain?
Which of the following conditions is associated with anterior elbow pain?
What is the recommended treatment for a complete distal biceps tendon rupture?
What is the recommended treatment for a complete distal biceps tendon rupture?
Which of the following is the primary symptom of cubital tunnel syndrome?
Which of the following is the primary symptom of cubital tunnel syndrome?
What is the recommended diagnostic test for suspected cubital tunnel syndrome?
What is the recommended diagnostic test for suspected cubital tunnel syndrome?
Which of the following is a common cause of olecranon bursitis?
Which of the following is a common cause of olecranon bursitis?
What is the recommended treatment for recurrent or chronic olecranon bursitis?
What is the recommended treatment for recurrent or chronic olecranon bursitis?
Which of the following is a potential complication of aspiration or injection of the olecranon bursa?
Which of the following is a potential complication of aspiration or injection of the olecranon bursa?
Which of the following conditions is associated with posterior elbow pain?
Which of the following conditions is associated with posterior elbow pain?
What is the primary treatment for an abscess of the pulp space (finger pad) of the distal phalanx?
What is the primary treatment for an abscess of the pulp space (finger pad) of the distal phalanx?
What is the typical mechanism of injury for a Bennet's fracture?
What is the typical mechanism of injury for a Bennet's fracture?
What is the typical treatment for a mallet finger injury?
What is the typical treatment for a mallet finger injury?
What is the typical mechanism of injury for a Jersey finger?
What is the typical mechanism of injury for a Jersey finger?
What is the typical treatment for a volar PIP joint dislocation?
What is the typical treatment for a volar PIP joint dislocation?
What is the typical treatment for a dorsal PIP joint dislocation?
What is the typical treatment for a dorsal PIP joint dislocation?
What is the typical treatment for a 5th metacarpal neck fracture (Boxer's fracture)?
What is the typical treatment for a 5th metacarpal neck fracture (Boxer's fracture)?
What is the typical treatment for a Bennett's fracture of the thumb metacarpal base?
What is the typical treatment for a Bennett's fracture of the thumb metacarpal base?
What is the typical treatment for a crush injury to the finger with >50% nail involvement?
What is the typical treatment for a crush injury to the finger with >50% nail involvement?
What is the typical treatment for a digital block and incision and drainage when an abscess is organized?
What is the typical treatment for a digital block and incision and drainage when an abscess is organized?
What is the recommended treatment for a displaced third-degree mallet finger injury?
What is the recommended treatment for a displaced third-degree mallet finger injury?
In which condition is a flexion contracture of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint and hyperextension of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint observed?
In which condition is a flexion contracture of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint and hyperextension of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint observed?
Which condition is characterized by a thickened palmar fascia forming nodules over the flexor tendons, causing a flexion contracture?
Which condition is characterized by a thickened palmar fascia forming nodules over the flexor tendons, causing a flexion contracture?
What is the recommended treatment for trigger finger if recurrence occurs after two steroid injections?
What is the recommended treatment for trigger finger if recurrence occurs after two steroid injections?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in septic tenosynovitis?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in septic tenosynovitis?
What is the most common cause of a felon?
What is the most common cause of a felon?
Which condition is characterized by a painful, thickened flexor tendon or nodule at the A1 pulley?
Which condition is characterized by a painful, thickened flexor tendon or nodule at the A1 pulley?
What is the recommended treatment for septic tenosynovitis?
What is the recommended treatment for septic tenosynovitis?
What is the most common mechanism of injury for an olecranon fracture?
What is the most common mechanism of injury for an olecranon fracture?
What is the initial treatment for a non-displaced olecranon fracture?
What is the initial treatment for a non-displaced olecranon fracture?
Which ligament is commonly torn in overhand throwing athletes?
Which ligament is commonly torn in overhand throwing athletes?
What is the primary treatment for medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)?
What is the primary treatment for medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)?
What is the most common type of elbow fracture in children?
What is the most common type of elbow fracture in children?
What is the typical mechanism of injury for a radial head fracture?
What is the typical mechanism of injury for a radial head fracture?
Which view is recommended for imaging a suspected radial head fracture?
Which view is recommended for imaging a suspected radial head fracture?
What is the most common type of dislocation seen in the elbow?
What is the most common type of dislocation seen in the elbow?