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Orthopedic ‘special’ tests for evaluating the musculoskeletal system through video learning
Author(s) -
Klinkhachorn Penprapa,
Stilger Vince,
Palmer Bruce,
Reilly Frank,
Klinkhachorn Tanya
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.21.5.a216-a
Subject(s) - orthopedic surgery , test (biology) , identification (biology) , medical education , medicine , medical physics , physical examination , physical therapy , human anatomy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychology , surgery , anatomy , paleontology , botany , biology
Orthopedic tests are physical procedures that are used to assess the functional integrity of the musculoskeletal system and diagnose syndromes and pathologies. We will demonstrate a series of educational videos that provide medical students and other aspiring allied health professionals with a brief overview of basic orthopedic ‘special’ assessment tests. The digitally recorded tests are designed to aid in the identification of specific areas of injury in the upper and lower extremities, jaw, and spine. They present concise clinical points related to essential anatomy, active and resistive ranges of motion, and other universal precepts and principles dealing with specific joints of the human body. Learners are provided with step‐by‐step analyses of the correct positions of the patient and examiner, the individual evaluation procedures, test results, and interpretations. The simulations enable learners to assimilate knowledge that is critical to the development of physical examination and diagnostic skills and patient management strategies. They are available online for self‐directed local and distance learning. (Supported in part by the Neurobiology and Anatomy Department, West Virginia University School of Medicine, account#:491030050, fund#:12305495.)