Neer’s Test

MUSCULOSKELETAL

Fully pronate arm near the side (by internally rotating it) and then place the arm in full flexion. Both the Neer test and the Hawkin test are positive in subacromial impingement.

The Radiographic Signs of Osteoarthritis

MUSCULOSKELETAL

“The diagnosis of osteoarthritis is based primarily on the history and physical examination, but radiographic findings, including asymmetric joint space narrowing, subchondral sclerosis, osteophyte formation, subluxation and distribution patterns of...

Shoulder Examination & Tests

MUSCULOSKELETAL

The Painful Shoulder: Part 1. Clinical Evaluation, AAFP ** With shoulder examinations, there are many different ways to do the same thing. E.g. you can internally/externally rotate the arm in different ways. Find one and stick to it.

Plantar Fasciitis

Clinic A/P, adults, MUSCULOSKELETAL

Diagnosis H&P -Hx: Heel pain that is worse with the first steps in the morning or after prolonged rest. -PE: Heel tenderness present. Palpation of the medial plantar calcaneal region elicits a sharp pain. Discomfort in the proximal plantar fascia elicited by...