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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
supraspinatus tendinitis Signs ... abduction of arm, empty ... can test +ve # ... #orthopedics #diagnosis ... #sports #MSK #anatomy
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
of underlying rotator ... cuff (RC) muscle-tendon ... + Painful arc test ... Syndrome #SIS #diagnosis ... #msk #pathophysiology
Hawkin's Test - Shoulder Examination

Hawkin's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula, passively abduct
cuff impingement ... Video via @open_michigan ... #impingement #rotator ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Hawkin's Test - Shoulder Examination

Hawkin's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula, passively abduct
cuff impingement ... to 90 degrees, flex ... #impingement #rotator ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Neer's Test - Shoulder Examination

Neer's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula and with
cuff impingement ... down, passively flex ... #rotator #cuff ... #impingement #Shoulder ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Thompson calf squeeze test ... - Weakness to ankle ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #msk ... #orthopedics
Empty Can (Jobe) Test

Position: Flex shoulder to 90 degrees in the scapular plane. Internally rotate the
: Flex shoulder ... Internally rotate ... Positive sign is ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Flex the knee to ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Injury #ankle ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
able to plantar flex ... physicalexam #surgery #msk ... sports #clinical #video ... #tendon #ankle ... #orthopedics
Empty Can (Jobe) Test on Shoulder Exam

With the shoulder flexed 90 degrees, rotate internally and pronate
Empty Can (Jobe) ... flexed 90 degrees, rotate ... supraspinatus muscle or tendon ... Video by Taylor ... #msk #sports #orthopedics