Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with elbow pain that worsens with resisted wrist extension? _____

Hint: diagnosis?

Function of the _____ muscle may be assessed using the "Hornblower's" test

Management for an MCL, LCL, or PCL injury with involvement of multiple ligaments → _____

Achilles tendon rupture is caused by _____ trauma from physical activity

Hint: in-/direct

The most common rotator cuff tear is of the _____ tendon

Rotator cuff tear with repetitive overhead movements and > 60 years = _____ Rotator cuff tear after a fall or dislocation in a young adult = acute traumatic tear (~10% of cases)

Hint: cause

Which physical examination test is specific for full thickness tear of the supraspinatus? _____

The _____ test and Lachman test are clinical examinations for ACL injury

Function of the _____ muscle may be assessed using the "Gerber's lift off" test

Pain in rotator cuff pathology is typically worse at _____.