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Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolysis) - most frequently in the
Weakened stability of lumbosacral ... spondylolisthesis) • Lumbosacral ... hyperextension test ... (Stork test)
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
response involves toe flexion ... A positive test, ... all other toes flexing ... motor neurone lesion
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Flexor Tenosynovitis ... Tenderness over the flexor ... held in slight flexion ... at rest. ... Pickens, MD #Flexor
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... is no plantar flexion ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test
Standing Flexion Test for Sacroiliac Dysfunction

The standing flexion test assesses for lumbosacral, sacroiliac, or pelvic dysfunction.
The
Standing Flexion ... Test for Sacroiliac ... The standing flexion ... lumbosacral, sacroiliac ... #Standing #Flexion
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Piriformis Test ... (FAIR Test - Flexion ... is a positive test ... Piriformis #FAIR #Test
Varus Stress Test for LCL Injury on Knee Physical Exam

The knee is examined in extension and
Varus Stress Test ... extension and 20-30° flexion ... The test is positive ... Varus #Stress #Test
Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann’s Test ... (Finger Flexor ... Hoffmanns #Reflex #test
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... extension, ipsilateral flexion ... The test is positive ... #Spurlings #Test
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... , plantar flexion ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test