CCEP Orthopedic Testing 3

Question 1

The Tinel's Sign at the carpal tunnel is elicited by tapping over the flexor retinaculum; a positive result produces what response?

Accepted Answer

Tingling into the median nerve distribution

Answer

Tapping over the carpal tunnel in carpal tunnel syndrome provokes paresthesia in the thumb, index, middle, and radial half of the ring finger — the median nerve distribution.

Question 2

Ober's Test is used to assess tightness of which structure in patients with IT band syndrome or hip pathology?

Accepted Answer

Iliotibial band and tensor fasciae latae

Answer

Ober's Test places the patient in sidelying and drops the upper leg into adduction; inability to adduct indicates tightness of the iliotibial band and tensor fasciae latae.

Question 3

A positive Froment's Sign — flexing the IP joint of the thumb to hold a paper — indicates weakness of which muscle?

Accepted Answer

Adductor pollicis

Answer

Froment's Sign reveals weakness of the adductor pollicis (ulnar nerve), causing the patient to compensate using the FPL (median nerve) to maintain grip on paper.

Question 4

The Posterior Drawer Test of the knee assesses the integrity of which ligament?

Accepted Answer

Posterior cruciate ligament

Answer

The Posterior Drawer Test posteriorly translates the tibia on the femur at 90° of knee flexion to stress the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).

Question 5

During the Empty Can (Jobe) Test, which movement is combined with 90° of shoulder abduction in the scapular plane to assess supraspinatus integrity?

Accepted Answer

Internal rotation with thumbs pointing down

Answer

The Empty Can Test isolates the supraspinatus by positioning the shoulder at 90° abduction in the scapular plane with internal rotation (thumbs down), then applying downward resistance.

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CCEP Orthopedic Testing 3