CMT Orthopedic Special Tests & Differential Diagnosis 2

Question 1

A positive Thomas test, in which the tested leg rises off the table when the contralateral hip is fully flexed, indicates tightness of the:

Accepted Answer

Hip flexors

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Hip abductors

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Sacroiliac ligaments

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Iliotibial band

Question 2

The McMurray test is designed to assess pathology of the:

Accepted Answer

Knee menisci

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Anterior cruciate ligament

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Posterior cruciate ligament

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Medial collateral ligament

Question 3

A positive anterior drawer test at the ankle, in which the talus translates anteriorly in the mortise, indicates laxity of the:

Accepted Answer

Anterior talofibular ligament

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Calcaneofibular ligament

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Deltoid ligament complex

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Posterior talofibular ligament

Question 4

Ober's test, performed in sidelying with the hip extended and then adducted, evaluates tightness of the:

Accepted Answer

Iliotibial band and tensor fasciae latae

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Hip flexor complex

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Hip adductors

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Hamstring muscle group

Question 5

During a Trendelenburg test, the contralateral pelvis drops when the patient stands on one leg. This finding indicates weakness of the:

Accepted Answer

Ipsilateral hip abductors (gluteus medius)

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Ipsilateral hip flexors

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Contralateral hip abductors

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Contralateral quadriceps

Question 6

The Lachman test is considered the most sensitive clinical examination for:

Accepted Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament tears

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Posterior cruciate ligament tears

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Lateral meniscus tears

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Medial collateral ligament tears

Question 7

A positive FABER (Patrick's) test that reproduces posterior hip or buttock pain most likely indicates pathology of the:

Accepted Answer

Hip joint or sacroiliac joint

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Hip flexors or iliopsoas

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Lumbar disc

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Greater trochanteric bursa