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Adson’s Test (also called the Adson Maneuver) is a physical examination procedure used to assess Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), specifically the vascular subtype involving arterial compression. The examiner monitors the radial pulse while the patient performs a breath-hold and head rotation, looking for pulse changes that suggest subclavian artery compression at the scalene triangle. Thoracic

What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a group of disorders of the shoulder that are the result of compression of vessels or nerves located between the clavicle and the first rib. The space between the clavicle and the first rib is commonly known as the ‘thoracic outlet’. Symptoms of TOS Compression of the

A SLAP Lesion is a tear of the superior glenoid labrum near the origin of the long head of biceps. The acronym SLAP is named for the Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior. The Anterior Slide Test for SLAP Lesions is a test used in orthopedic examination of the shoulder when testing for lesions to the

The Full Can Test, along with the Empty Can Test, is a commonly used orthopedic examination test for supraspinatus impingement or integrity of the supraspinatus muscle and tendon. Read about rotator cuff tears. Involved Structures Starting Position The test is done in sitting or standing. On the side to be tested the examiner stabilizes shoulder

The Painful Arc Test is commonly used in orthopedic examination of the shoulder to test for impingement of the supraspinatus tendon and/or the subacromial bursa underneath the acromion. Involved Structures Starting Position This test is performed with the patient in sitting or standing. The patient’s arm is in neutral rotation. Test Movement In this position, the patient

This paper is unlikely to get published in a peer-reviewed journal but it is likely to ruffle a few feathers. My purpose in writing this potentially controversial paper is three fold: My primary intention is to share with fellow colleagues my past struggles with manual therapy (MT), and describe how I was needlessly and unjustifiably

ARTHROSCOPIC KNEE SURGERY (SCOPE) AND ABRASION ARTHROPLASTY   Arthroscopic Knee Surgery (Scope) Osteoarthritis of the knee results from a breakdown of the articular cartilage. The breakdown of articular cartilage leaves debris floating inside the knee. This break down also leads to the release of factors that promote inflammation. Arthroscopic knee surgery (arthroscopy) is performed to

Osteotomy is effective for patients with arthritis in one compartment of the knee (see anatomy section). The medial compartment is on the inner side of the knee. The lateral compartment is on the outer side of the knee. Doctors are able to tell which compartment of the knee is affected based on symptoms, physical exam,

Please review information on total knee replacement surgery prior to reading this section. Partial knee replacement surgery (PKRS) is limited to patients who have osteoarthritis in only one compartment of the knee (see anatomy section). While the entire knee joint is replaced in total knee replacement, only the affected compartment is replaced in partial knee