CCEP Orthopedic Testing 4

Question 1

The FADIR maneuver (Flexion, Adduction, Internal Rotation) of the hip is a primary provocative test for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Femoroacetabular impingement

Answer

FADIR compresses the femoral head against the acetabular rim, provoking anterior groin pain in femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).

Question 2

Which clinical test for plantar fasciitis involves dorsiflexing the toes and ankle to tension the plantar fascia before palpating the medial calcaneal tubercle?

Accepted Answer

Windlass Test

Answer

The Windlass Test recreates plantar fascia tension via the windlass mechanism; a positive test reproduces medial heel pain with passive great toe dorsiflexion.

Question 3

A positive Thompson (Simmonds) Test — absence of plantarflexion when the calf is squeezed with the patient prone — indicates rupture of which structure?

Accepted Answer

Achilles tendon

Answer

Squeezing the gastrosoleus complex normally produces plantarflexion via the Achilles tendon; absence of this response confirms complete Achilles tendon rupture.

Question 4

The FABER Test (Patrick's Test) is positive when it reproduces groin or posterior hip pain; anterior groin pain suggests pathology of which joint?

Accepted Answer

Hip joint

Answer

FABER positions the hip in Flexion, Abduction, and External Rotation; anterior groin pain suggests hip joint pathology, while posterior pain suggests sacroiliac joint involvement.

Question 5

Which elbow test assesses for lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) by resisting wrist extension with the elbow extended?

Accepted Answer

Cozen's Test

Answer

Cozen's Test resists wrist extension with the elbow in extension, stressing the ECRB origin at the lateral epicondyle and reproducing lateral elbow pain in tennis elbow.

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CCEP Orthopedic Testing 4