CCEP Diagnosis & Assessment Techniques 3

Question 1

In elbow assessment, a positive Cozen's test reproducing lateral elbow pain with resisted wrist extension suggests which diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

Answer

Cozen's test stresses the extensor carpi radialis brevis attachment at the lateral epicondyle, reproducing pain in lateral epicondylitis.

Question 2

Which nerve conduction finding is most diagnostic of cubital tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Slowed ulnar nerve conduction velocity across the elbow

Answer

Cubital tunnel syndrome causes slowed ulnar nerve conduction velocity specifically across the elbow segment, distinguishing it from distal ulnar nerve entrapment.

Question 3

During hip assessment, which test identifies iliopsoas tightness by extending the hip while the contralateral hip is held flexed to flatten the lumbar lordosis?

Accepted Answer

Thomas test

Answer

The Thomas test eliminates lumbar compensation so that inability to fully extend the hip reveals true iliopsoas contracture.

Question 4

A Trendelenburg sign during single-leg stance indicates weakness of which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Ipsilateral hip abductors

Answer

A positive Trendelenburg sign occurs when the ipsilateral gluteus medius and minimus cannot prevent the contralateral pelvis from dropping during single-leg stance.

Question 5

Which radiographic measurement is used to assess subtalar joint alignment and evaluate flatfoot deformity on a lateral weight-bearing foot X-ray?

Accepted Answer

Meary's angle (talo-first metatarsal angle)

Answer

Meary's angle measures the angle between the long axis of the talus and first metatarsal on lateral X-ray, with normal being near 0 degrees; deviation indicates pes planus or cavus.

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CCEP Diagnosis & Assessment Techniques 3