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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Causes: Calcific ... arm, empty can test ... Cuff #Syndrome #orthopedics ... #diagnosis #sports ... #MSK #anatomy #
Crank Test for Labral Tear of the Shoulder

To perform the Crank Test, fully abduct the shoulder
Tear of the Shoulder ... fully abduct the shoulder ... and provide an ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Passively adduct the shoulder ... to 30 degrees, and ... Supraspinatus #Tear #Shoulder ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... ipsilateral flexion and ... reproduction of symptoms ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
Syndrome (SIS): Signs and ... Symptoms Repetitive ... + Painful arc test ... Syndrome #SIS #diagnosis ... #msk #pathophysiology
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Anterior Shoulder ... #Dislocation #Diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... #msk #orthopedics ... #pathophysiology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Neuropathy Shoulder ... finger extension → shoulder ... positive with symptom ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... grip weakness caused ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports ... #hand
Modified Hawkins Test for Shoulder Impingement

With the shoulder and elbow flexed at 90 degrees, internally rotate
Modified Hawkins Test ... and elbow flexed ... The test is positive ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Hawkins Kennedy Test for Shoulder Impingement

With the shoulder and elbow flexed at 90 degrees, internally rotate
Hawkins Kennedy Test ... and elbow flexed ... The test is positive ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports