21 Questions
Which of the following is the most common site of rotator cuff tendon tears?
Supraspinatus tendon
What is the 'painful arc' of shoulder abduction and what does it indicate?
Pain during the last 70-100 degrees of abduction, indicating a rotator cuff pathology
How would you assess the acromioclavicular (AC) joint during a shoulder examination?
Palpate for tenderness over the AC joint and perform cross-body adduction test
Which muscle is responsible for scapular winging, and how would you assess it during a shoulder examination?
Serratus anterior, by observing for winging of the medial border of the scapula during shoulder flexion
How would you assess the bicipital tendon during a shoulder examination?
Palpate for tenderness over the bicipital groove and perform the Yergason's test
What does a positive Speed's test indicate?
Bicipital tendon pathology
During the Empty Can test, what is indicated by weakness, pain, or dropping of the arm?
Supraspinatus tendon tear
Which of the following is NOT a standard assessment for evaluating a suspected supraspinatus tendon tear?
Napolean sign
In the Neer Impingement Sign, what action does the examiner perform?
Forward flexes the humerus to 180 degrees
In the active compression test , what is the key difference between the two maneuvers performed?
The first maneuver is performed with the arm internally rotated, and the second with the arm supinated
What is indicated by a painful arc during abduction of the arm?
Rotator cuff impingement
In the scapular winging test, the patient is asked to perform which of the following actions?
Push-ups against a wall
When does a positive Full Can test indicate a problem?
Supraspinatus tendon tear
What is the primary purpose of the Yergason's test?
To assess for bicipital tendon stability
In the cross-arm test, what is the key action performed by the patient?
The patient adducts the arm across the chest wall with the humerus parallel to the ground
Which of the following tests is used to assess for subscapularis injury or weakness?
Lift-off test
What is the positive finding for the anterior apprehension sign (CRANK) test?
Pain and apprehension when the arm is externally rotated
Which test is used to assess for posterior instability due to labral pathology?
Posterior apprehension sign
What is the positive finding for the clunk test?
A clunk or grinding sensation in the shoulder
Which of the following tests is NOT described in the given text?
Hawkins-Kennedy impingement test
Which of the following tests would NOT be used to assess for bicipital tendonipathy?
Drop Arm test
Test your knowledge on various orthopedic assessment techniques including Passive ROM, Resisted ROM, and Special Orthopedic Tests such as AC Joint Assessments and the Cross Arm Test.
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