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1
Q

pt complains of headache and neck stiffness and fever.

A

Kernig

2
Q

pt complains hand is going numb and cold when held above head. Ortho test to evaluate funnel between pec minor and corocoid process

A

Wright

  • pain/paresthesia, decreased or absent pulse, pallor
  • compression of axillary artery by pec minor or coracoid. TOS
3
Q

pt complains of severe posterior thigh pain. Ortho test to evaluate SEVERE posterior thigh pain

A

Turyn (dorsiflex big toe)

  • pain in gluteal region or radiating sciatic pain
  • sciatic radiculopathy
4
Q

pt complains of weakness in thumb opposition with tingling in the first 3 fingers. Ortho test

A

Prayers

5
Q

pt complains of radiating pain into left arm when he turns to look right. Ortho test.

A

foraminal compression

  • local cervical pain indicates foraminal encroachment without nerve root compression
  • local cervical pain that radiates indicates foraminal encroachment with nerve root compression
6
Q

pt complains of lateral chest pain when laterally flexing

A

Schepllmanns

  • pain on concave side= intercostal neuritis
  • pain on convex side= inflammation of pleura
7
Q

pt complains of radiating pain down the posterior thigh and leg.

A

SLR

8
Q

complains of radiating pain when coughs, sneezes, or strains.

A

Valsalva

9
Q

complains of forefoot pain when wearing tight fitting shoes

A

Mortons

10
Q

complains of tingling in the hands while working overhead

A

Roos

  • ischemic pain, heaviness of arms, numbness/tingling of hand
  • TOS on side involved
11
Q

complains of weak abdominal muscles during chrunches

A

Milgrams

12
Q

complains of pain at medial malleolus going into the medial foot

A

Tinel foot

  • paresthesia radiating into foot
  • tarsal tunnel syndrome
13
Q

complains of posterior thigh pain. Ortho test to diff bt sciatic radiculopathy and tight hamstrings

A

SLR

14
Q

complains of local cervical pain

A

foraminal compression

  • local cervical pain indicates foraminal encroachment without nerve root compression
  • local cerivcal pain that radiates indcates cervical compression with nerve root compression
15
Q

radiating pain from straining. Ortho test to diff bt medial from lateral disc lesion

A

Kemps

  • pain leaning toward involved side is lateral cord lesion
  • pain when leaning away from involved side is medial disc lesion
16
Q

muscle weakness on finger adduction.

A

Fromet paper sign

  • unable to grip paper
  • ulnar paralysis
17
Q

weakness in hands while working overhead. Ortho test to diff bt clavicle and 1st rib

A

Eden

  • pain/parathesia, decreased/absent pulse, pallor
  • compression of neurovascular bundle between clavicle and 1st rib
18
Q

low back pain. Ortho test to diff bt a lumbar and SI issue

A

Belt test

  • low back pain
  • pain while both supported and unsupported = lumbar issue
  • pain while unsupported but absent while supported = pelvic pain
19
Q

posterior thigh pain. Ortho test to evaluate piriformis syndrome

A

Bonnet sign (SLR toward opposite shoulder)

  • pain in posterior thigh
  • immediate pain is sciatic neuropathy from piriformis syndrome
20
Q

pt has LBP and foot weakness.. ortho test to confirm L4 disc lesion

A

Heel walk

  • inability to perform
  • L5-L5 disc lesion
21
Q

shocklike sensations with neck flexion

A

L’Hermitte

  • electric shock sensations down the spine or extremities
  • dural irritation, severe spinal cord injury