Shoulder Examination Techniques

The video tutorial covers a comprehensive shoulder examination, starting with initial patient assessment and landmark identification. It progresses through pain assessment, range of motion checks, and specific tests for conditions like frozen shoulder and rotator cuff issues. The tutorial also includes tests for impingement and shoulder instability, concluding with practical tips for efficient diagnosis.

What is the first step in a shoulder examination according to the video?

• Have the patient sit down

• Identify anatomical landmarks

• Perform a rotator cuff test

• Conduct a labral test

How can you identify the biceps tendon in a patient?

• By examining the sternoclavicular joint

• By palpating the supraspinatus fossa

• By moving two finger breaths down from the AC joint

• By checking the infraspinatus fossa

What is a common symptom of a frozen shoulder?

• Inability to reach behind the back

• Pain in the front of the shoulder

• Weakness in the deltoid muscle

• Swelling in the elbow

Which test is used to assess the supraspinatus muscle?

• Job's test

• Lift-off test

• O'Brien's test

• Bear hug test

What is the purpose of the bear hug test?

• To evaluate the supraspinatus muscle

• To check for shoulder dislocation

• To assess the subscapularis muscle

• To test the infraspinatus muscle

Why is mechanical advantage important during shoulder examination?

• To ensure the patient is comfortable

• To make the patient feel superior

• To prevent injury to the examiner

• To have better control over the patient's shoulder

What does a positive O'Brien's test indicate?

• A SLAP tear

• A frozen shoulder

• Rotator cuff pathology

• Biceps tendinitis

Which test is used to assess anterior instability in the shoulder?

• Neer's test

• Hawkins test

• Apprehension test

• Bear hug test

What is the main symptom of a positive apprehension test?

• Weakness in the arm

• Nervousness or discomfort

• Swelling in the shoulder

• Pain in the shoulder

What is the primary focus of the final section of the video?

• Identifying anatomical landmarks

• Conducting labral tests

• Assessing range of motion

• Testing for rotator cuff injuries