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What did Hegedus et al. conclude regarding using a single shoulder physical examination test for making a pathoanatomic diagnosis?
What did Hegedus et al. conclude regarding using a single shoulder physical examination test for making a pathoanatomic diagnosis?
- It is highly specific
- It cannot be unequivocally recommended (correct)
- It can be unequivocally recommended
- It is the most reliable method
How many orthopaedic special tests are there for the shoulder?
How many orthopaedic special tests are there for the shoulder?
- Up to 50
- More than 150
- Around 100
- Exactly 130 (correct)
Why can making a diagnosis for many shoulder conditions be challenging if based purely on special tests?
Why can making a diagnosis for many shoulder conditions be challenging if based purely on special tests?
- Special tests are specific and reliable
- There are too few special tests available
- History is the keystone for diagnosis (correct)
- The special tests are not painful enough
What is the main drawback of most orthopaedic special tests for the shoulder?
What is the main drawback of most orthopaedic special tests for the shoulder?
Why are shoulder impingement tests considered not specific?
Why are shoulder impingement tests considered not specific?
What is most helpful in diagnosing shoulder conditions?
What is most helpful in diagnosing shoulder conditions?
What is the primary purpose of imaging according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of imaging according to the text?
What did studies find regarding the correlation between imaging findings and shoulder pain?
What did studies find regarding the correlation between imaging findings and shoulder pain?
Which conclusion about MRI changes in unilateral shoulder pain is supported by the literature?
Which conclusion about MRI changes in unilateral shoulder pain is supported by the literature?
In what scenario is imaging not normally indicated according to the text?
In what scenario is imaging not normally indicated according to the text?
What did radiologists find when using ultrasound on symptomatic and asymptomatic shoulders?
What did radiologists find when using ultrasound on symptomatic and asymptomatic shoulders?
How are normal age-related changes on an ultrasound scan described in the text for individuals over 50 years old with no trauma history?
How are normal age-related changes on an ultrasound scan described in the text for individuals over 50 years old with no trauma history?
