What is the McMurray Test? The McMurray Test is commonly used in orthopedic examinations to help diagnose damage/tears to the meniscus of the knee. This is another of the most well known and most used special tests in orthopedics. The test is named after Thomas Porter McMurray. Involved Structures Diagram by BruceBlaus – Own work, […]
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To better understand the mechanics of this test and why it is effective, you may want to review basic knee anatomy. What is the Lachman Test of the Knee? The Lachman Test is commonly used in orthopedic examinations to test for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) integrity. The test primarily targets the posterolateral bundle of the
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To better understand the mechanics of this test and why it is effective, you may want to review basic knee anatomy. What is the Anterior Drawer Test of the Knee? The Anterior Drawer Test is commonly used in orthopedic examinations to test for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. It is one of the most well
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The following is a list of the many common tests used by physical therapists and other orthopedic/orthopaedic practitioners when examining the knee. The tests will eventually have links to descriptions of the tests as well as video demonstrations. Before learning about the examination of the knee it is useful to review basic knee anatomy. If you know
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What is Speed’s Test? Speed’s Test is a very common test used in the examination of the painful shoulder. The test is easy to carry out and is also quite accurate, though the tissue producing the pain is not necessarily obvious. Involved Structures Starting Position The test is best performed with the patient in a
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What is the Neer Test? The Neer Test (sometimes called Neer’s Test) is a common test in orthopedic examination of the shoulder. It is used to test for subacromial impingement of rotator cuff tendons. This is also known as Subacromial Pain Syndrome or Impingement Syndrome. The test is very simple to conduct and is quite
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What is the Hawkins Test? The Hawkins Test (also knows as the Hawkins Kennedy Test) is one of the most common special tests used in orthopedic physical assessment and examination of the shoulder. The test is very simple to conduct and is quite reliable. The primary structure being tested is the supraspinatus tendon. Involved Structures Starting
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What is the Empty Can Test? The Empty Can Test, along with the Full Can Test is a commonly used orthopedic examination test for supraspinatus impingement or integrity of the supraspinatus muscle and tendon. The test is also sometimes called the Empty Beer Can Test. The supraspinatus is one of the four rotator cuff muscles.
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Common Shoulder Tests in Orthopedic Examination The following is a list of the many common tests used by physical therapists and other orthopedic practitioners when examining the shoulder. Some of the tests have links to descriptions of the tests as well as video demonstrations. Before learning about the examination of the shoulder it is useful
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