Ortho Osce Prep:

Spurlings Test

A test designed to assess cervical radiculopathy by laterally flexing the patient's neck and applying downward pressure.

Jackson Compression Test

A test for cervical radiculopathy involving head rotation and downward pressure to elicit pain.

Maximal Foraminal Compression Test

A test for cervical radiculopathy that combines lateral flexion, rotation, and extension of the neck with overpressure.

Kemp’s Test

A test for cervical radiculopathy that involves lateral flexion, rotation, and extension of the neck.

Shoulder Depression Test

A test to evaluate brachial plexus or cervical nerve root pathology by placing these structures under tension.

Doorbell Sign

A test that applies pressure to the nerve roots to provoke symptoms associated with radiculopathy or brachial plexopathy.

Shoulder Abduction Sign

A test for radicular symptoms from C4, C5, or C6 nerve roots by having the patient place their hand on their head.

Compression/Distraction Test

A test that applies compressive or distractive forces to the spine to provoke or relieve symptoms.

Cough, Sneeze, Valsalva Maneuver

A test designed to increase intrathecal pressure to replicate symptoms associated with space-occupying lesions.

Knuckle Test

A test to assess the opening range of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Auscultation of TMJ

A test to identify joint sounds during TMJ movement that may indicate pathology.

Compression/Distraction Test - Thoracic Spine

A test to apply compressive or distractive forces to the thoracic spine to provoke or relieve pain.

Costovertebral Expansion Test

A test to assess normal chest expansion during respiration.

Roos Test

A test for vascular forms of thoracic outlet syndrome involving arm abduction and clenching.

Adson Test

A test for compression of the neurovascular bundle as it passes through the interscalene triangle.

Costoclavicular Manoeuvre

A test for compression of the neurovascular bundle in the costoclavicular space.

Wright Test

A test for compression of the neurovascular bundle in the subpectoral space.

Halstead Manoeuvre

A test for compression of the neurovascular bundle in the interscalene triangle and/or costoclavicular space.

Apley Scratch Test

A screening test for functional deficits in shoulder and scapula motion.

Test for Scapula Dyskinesis

A test to detect abnormal scapular resting position or movement.

O’Brien’s Test

A test to detect SLAP lesions of the glenohumeral joint.

Dynamic Labral Shear Test

A test for isolated SLAP lesions of the shoulder.

Biceps Load Test II

A test for isolated SLAP lesions of the shoulder.

External Rotation Lag Test

A test to assess the integrity of the posterior superior rotator cuff.

Supraspinatus/Empty Can Test

A test for a tear of the supraspinatus tendon or muscle.

Infraspinatus Test

A test to assess for infraspinatus/teres minor dysfunction.

Drop Arm Test

A test to assess for tears or tendinopathy of the rotator cuff complex.

Internal Rotation Lag Test

A test for the integrity of the subscapularis muscle.

Lift Off Test

A test to assess the integrity of the subscapularis.

Belly Press Test

A test for the integrity of the subscapularis.

Bear Hug Test

A test for the integrity of the subscapularis.

Speed’s Test

A test to assess the integrity of the long head of biceps brachii tendon.

Yergason’s Test

A test to assess the ability of ligaments to hold the long head of biceps tendon in place.

Patte’s Test

A test to assess the integrity of teres minor.

Neer Impingement Test

A screening test for subacromial impingement.

Hawkins-Kennedy Test

A screening test for subacromial impingement.

Load and Shift Test

A test for anterior and posterior glenohumeral joint stability.

Anterior Apprehension Test

A test for anterior glenohumeral joint stability.

Anterior Relocation Test

A test to assess anterior instability of the glenohumeral joint.

Sulcus Sign

A test for inferior and/or multidirectional glenohumeral joint stability.

Anterior Drawer Test

A test for anterior instability of the glenohumeral joint.

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