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A patient reports lower back pain radiating down their leg. Which test would be MOST appropriate to initially assess for lumbosacral nerve root irritation?
A patient reports lower back pain radiating down their leg. Which test would be MOST appropriate to initially assess for lumbosacral nerve root irritation?
- Phalen's test
- McMurray's test
- Ballottement test
- Lasegue's test (correct)
A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with suspected meniscus tear. Which orthopedic special test would provide the MOST relevant information?
A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with suspected meniscus tear. Which orthopedic special test would provide the MOST relevant information?
- McMurray's test (correct)
- Phalen's test
- Lasegue's test
- Ballottement test
A patient presents with pain, numbness, and tingling in their hand, particularly at night. Repetitive hand movements exacerbate the symptoms. Which condition is MOST likely indicated?
A patient presents with pain, numbness, and tingling in their hand, particularly at night. Repetitive hand movements exacerbate the symptoms. Which condition is MOST likely indicated?
- Cervical spondylosis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (correct)
- Lordosis
- Scoliosis
While assessing a patient's knee joint, the examiner notes a grating or crackling sound during movement. Which term BEST describes this finding?
While assessing a patient's knee joint, the examiner notes a grating or crackling sound during movement. Which term BEST describes this finding?
A patient has an exaggerated inward curvature of the lower back. Which spinal condition corresponds to this presentation?
A patient has an exaggerated inward curvature of the lower back. Which spinal condition corresponds to this presentation?
Flashcards
Lasegue's Test
Lasegue's Test
Evaluates lumbosacral nerve root irritation, often positive in lumbar disc herniation.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pressure on the median nerve in the wrist due to repetitive movements.
Ballottement Test
Ballottement Test
Detects fluid or floating structures in the knee joint.
Goniometer
Goniometer
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Scoliosis
Scoliosis
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Study Notes
- Lasegue's test is a physical exam maneuver assessing lumbosacral nerve root irritation.
- Lumbar disc herniation is a common condition in which Lasegue's test will be positive.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome arises from pressure on the median nerve, often due to repetitive movements.
- The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear, connecting the skull and lower jaw.
- The Ballottement test detects fluid or floating body structures in the knee.
- The anatomical snuff box is the hollow area on the back of the wrist at the base of the fully extended thumb.
- Phalen's test involves pressing the back of both hands together with wrists flexed for 60 seconds.
- A goniometer measures the angles of joints.
- Scoliosis is the lateral curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine.
- Arthritis is the inflammation or swelling of one or more joints.
- Cervical spondylosis is age-related wear and tear affecting spinal disks in the neck.
- Lordosis is the inward curvature of the lumbar spine.
- The McMurray's test evaluates individuals for tears in the meniscus of the knee.
- Gait refers to a person's manner of walking.
- Diarthroses are freely movable joints.
- Crepitus is any grinding, creaking, cracking, grating, crunching, or popping sound when moving a joint.
- Synarthroses are immovable joints.
- Kyphosis is the outward curvature of the thoracic spine.
- Genu varum is a condition affecting bone alignment in a person's leg.
- Bursae are small sacs filled with lubricating fluid found in joints, especially synovial joints, between tendons and bones.
- The sternoclavicular joint is the junction between the manubrium of the sternum and the clavicle, with no obvious movements.
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Description
Overview of tests like Lasegue's, Ballottement, Phalen's assessing nerve irritation, joint issues, and musculoskeletal conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, scoliosis and arthritis. Also includes anatomical areas such as anatomical snuff box.
