Chair Push-up Test
The Chair Push-up Test (or as it called stand-up test or chair sign) is used to assess for…
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Orthofixar Database
Special Test
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Lhermitte Sign
Lhermitte Sign is an electric shock like sensation occurs on neck flexion. It differentiates between spinal cord lesions and…
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Spine Examination
Spine Examination requires inspection, palpation, movements and special tests for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar region
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Capillary Refill Test & Time
The capillary refill test provides gross information on the quality and quantity of blood flow to the extremities.
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Popliteal Angle Test
The popliteal angle test is used very commonly for the assessment of hamstring contracture in patients with cerebral…
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Internal Rotation Resistance Stress Test
Internal Rotation Resistance Stress Test is a supplement to a positive impingement test to differentiate an outlet impingement…
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Hip Physical Exam
Hip Physical Exam consists firstly of history taking, then joint inspection, palpation, movements and special tests performing.
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Wrist & Hand Examination
Wrist & Hand Examination is done with the patient is positioned in sitting or supine, with the arm…
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Elbow Examination
As with other joints or regions examination in orthopedic surgery, the elbow examination steps include: inspection, palpation, movements…
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Penn Shoulder Score
The Penn Shoulder Score is a 100-point shoulder-specific self-report questionnaire consisting of 3 subscales of pain, satisfaction, and…
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Scapular Asymmetry Test
Scapular Asymmetry Tests include lateral scapular slide test, posterior acromion position, and medial scapular border and movement evaluation…
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Cross Body Adduction Test
Cross Body Adduction test (also called Cross chest adduction test or scarf test) is used to check for…
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