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Orthopaedic Special Tests for the Shoulder

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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?

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?

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?

They cannot isolate a structure Signup and view all the answers

Why are shoulder impingement tests considered not specific?

They are not specific to the impingement site Signup and view all the answers

What is most helpful in diagnosing shoulder conditions?

Combining a detailed history with a cluster of tests Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of imaging according to the text?

To rule out suspected red flags and significant trauma Signup and view all the answers

What did studies find regarding the correlation between imaging findings and shoulder pain?

Poor correlation between imaging findings and shoulder pain Signup and view all the answers

Which conclusion about MRI changes in unilateral shoulder pain is supported by the literature?

MRI changes can be seen bilaterally in unilateral shoulder pain Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario is imaging not normally indicated according to the text?

For all cases of shoulder pain Signup and view all the answers

What did radiologists find when using ultrasound on symptomatic and asymptomatic shoulders?

Inability to differentiate between symptomatic and asymptomatic shoulders Signup and view all the answers

How are normal age-related changes on an ultrasound scan described in the text for individuals over 50 years old with no trauma history?

Akin to getting wrinkles but found inside the body Signup and view all the answers