MSK TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

What is the normal elbow angle for men and women? correct answer: -men: 11-14 degrees -women: 13-16 degrees *increase beyond normal = cubitus valgus* What is unique regarding the elbow angle for someone's dominant arm? correct answer: dominate arm may be increased by 10-15 degrees due to rep...

Describe shoulder (GHJ) instability correct answer: -affects people of all ages -3x more common in men than women -2% prevalence of population What components provide shoulder stability? correct answer: -bony congruency enhanced by labrum -negative pressure GHJ -muscles/tendons provide stat...

What should you do during the standing examination? correct answer: -posture observation -gait -weight/height What are the components of the general survey? correct answer: -skin -nails -hair -surface anatomy -vital signs -respiratory pattern -postural assessment (during history) Wha...

For patients with acute neck pain with mobility deficits, what may clinicians provide? correct answer: cervical manipulation/mobilization What should clinicians do for pts with acute neck pain with headaches? correct answer: -supervised instruction in active mobility exercise -provide C1-C2 se...

What is the most common cause of spinal cord disorders in pts > 55? correct answer: cervical spinal stenosis Describe cervical spinal stenosis correct answer: -narrowing of spinal canal -can be central or lateral -usually in pts > 50 -associated with spondylosis What are the 3 cause...

At any given time, what percentage of the population reports neck problems? correct answer: 10-20% What percentage of individuals have experienced neck pain in the past 6 months? correct answer: 54% Out of 291 conditions studied in the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study, where did neck pain...

How would you assess cranial nerves 1-6? correct answer: 1: smell common scent 2: read an eye chart 3: assess pupil constriction via light 4: follow finger down and in 5: clench teeth and test sensation of face 6: follow finger laterally How would you assess cranial nerves 7-12? correct ans...