ATC Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis 3

Question 1

A positive McMurray test that produces a click with pain during external rotation and extension most likely indicates injury to which structure?

Accepted Answer

Medial meniscus

Answer

External rotation during McMurray test stresses the medial meniscus, and a click with pain indicates a medial meniscal tear.

Question 2

During a neurological screen, an athlete has weakness in wrist extension and elbow extension. Which nerve root level is most likely compromised?

Accepted Answer

C7

Answer

C7 is the primary nerve root for wrist extensors and triceps (elbow extension).

Question 3

Which assessment tool is used to evaluate postural stability and vestibular function in athletes following concussion?

Accepted Answer

Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)

Answer

The BESS assesses postural stability on firm and foam surfaces with eyes closed, sensitive to concussion-related vestibular impairment.

Question 4

An athlete presents with lateral elbow pain reproduced by resisted wrist extension. Which structure is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Extensor carpi radialis brevis

Answer

Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) primarily involves the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon origin.

Question 5

A positive Finkelstein test indicates pathology of which structure?

Accepted Answer

Abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis

Answer

Finkelstein test provokes pain in De Quervain tenosynovitis by stretching the first dorsal compartment tendons.

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