Medbridge Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Test 1 Practice

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• Which nerve injury is common after anterior shoulder dislocation?
• Which maneuver is most commonly used to assess meniscal pathology by reproducing a click or pain with knee rotation?
• Which of the following is a precaution to thrust joint manipulation?
• Which rotator cuff tendon is most commonly torn?
• Which movement is primarily restrained by the posterior cruciate ligament in the knee?
• Axonotmesis corresponds to which type of nerve injury?
• L5-S1 facet joint dysfunction most commonly refers pain to which region?
• What is the post-test probability for cervical myelopathy when 3/5 or 4/5 CPR findings are present?
• Which muscle is most involved in elevating the mandible and also contributes to protraction?
• In Neer's classification for impingement syndrome, Type II acromion is described as which characteristic?
• What is a key concept in tendon healing after repair?
• Which pattern of weakness indicates anterior interosseous nerve entrapment?
• In knee osteoarthritis, which compartment is most commonly affected due to load distribution?
• Which test assesses iliopsoas tightness?
• Which test is best at ruling in a lateral meniscal tear?
• According to Park et al., which combination of tests yields the best post-test probability for full-thickness rotator cuff tear?
• Wearing a soft collar after a whiplash-associated disorder: which statement is true?
• A Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 knee osteoarthritis is described as which of the following?
• Which clinical finding would favor pronator teres syndrome over anterior interosseous nerve entrapment?
• Which symptom is most characteristic of arterial thoracic outlet syndrome?
• Which condition presents with lateral knee pain and IT band tightness in runners?
• What test is commonly used to assess patellofemoral pain?
• From limited information of a pain diagram, which diagnosis can be ruled out?
• Which muscle will be weak with anterior interosseous nerve entrapment but not weak with carpal tunnel syndrome?
• Which statement is true about deep branch ulnar nerve injury?
• In the context of calcific tendinitis, Ebenbichler et al. demonstrated short-term benefit with which therapy?
• In the carpal tunnel CPR, which age threshold is used as a criterion?
• For neck pain, which pair of muscles should be included in a flexibility program?
• Which imaging modality is most sensitive for detecting soft tissue tears of the rotator cuff?
• Which statement best represents return-to-sport testing timing after ACL reconstruction?
• Which description best describes the 'scotty dog' sign?
• Six weeks of occipital headaches with occipital numbness and significant neck motion restriction accompanied by gait clumsiness best suggests which diagnosis?
• Cervical radiculopathy is most commonly seen in which age range?
• What is the characteristic pain pattern for a supraspinatus tear during resisted abduction?
• In posterolateral corner injuries, a tibial external rotation difference of less than 5 degrees corresponds to which grade?
• What is the early radiographic sign of hip osteoarthritis?
• Neurotmesis corresponds to which type of nerve injury?
• Which diagnosis is NOT a recognized cause of secondary knee osteoarthritis?
• In Klumpke's palsy, which muscle is most likely weak due to C8-T1 involvement?
• How is a nondisplaced scaphoid fracture typically treated?
• In neurapraxia, which statement is true?
• Which muscle group can produce an anterior tibial shear on the knee but is not a primary stabilizer in PCL deficiency?
• Which criterion has the best sensitivity in the carpal tunnel CPR?
• A patient with a two-week-old complete posterior cruciate ligament tear who has not undergone surgery—which muscle can assist with knee stability and reduce posterior translation?
• Which finding would be most helpful for diagnosing cervical myelopathy?
• Which is the mildest form of traumatic peripheral nerve injury?
• A Bankart lesion is defined as which of the following?
• What is a common nonoperative management strategy for plantar fasciitis?
• Based on Neer's classification for shoulder impingement, which stage is characterized by fibrosis and tendinitis and typically presents in patients aged 25-40?
• Erb's palsy results from injury to which nerve roots?
• Which tendon is commonly affected in overuse shoulder impingement?
• Fibular neck fracture risks injury to which nerve, potentially causing foot drop?
• How many points are there in the carpal tunnel CPR?
• What is a common surgical treatment for FAI with labral tear?
• Which knee pathology is most strongly linked to the development of knee osteoarthritis?
• What radiographic grading scale is used to categorize knee OA severity on plain films?
• The axillary nerve innervates which rotator cuff muscle?
• Common postoperative complication after rotator cuff repair?
• Which of the following is NOT a CPR point for cervical myelopathy?
• What is a typical strength deficit seen with gluteus medius weakness?
• What radiographic classification system is used to grade knee osteoarthritis?
• In adhesive capsulitis, corticosteroid injections are used primarily to achieve what?
• Which exam finding best differentiates mechanical low back pain from radiculopathy?
• In neurapraxia, which of the following occurs?
• Which nerve innervates the infraspinatus muscle?
• Which condition is a neuritis of the brachial plexus and can be associated with Erb's palsy?
• Causalgia is another term for which condition?
• In a positive Trendelenburg sign, the pelvis drops on which side during single-leg stance?
• SLAP lesions are commonly associated with which description?
• Which finding is part of the cervical spine myelopathy cluster described by Cook et al.?
• In adhesive capsulitis, stretching should be performed within tissue irritability limits because over-stretching can worsen outcomes.
• Which statement accurately describes the prognosis of neurotmesis?
• Compared with neurotmesis, axonotmesis generally has a more favorable prognosis because:
• Wallerian degeneration is initiated in which nerve injuries?
• Intrinsic minus hand posture occurs when which muscles are weak while extrinsic muscles remain intact?
• Which injury is defined by complete nerve division with endoneurial disruption?
• In a patient with low back pain classified under the treatment-based classification system, which subgroup would be selected for mechanical traction?
• Which imaging study is best for evaluating a suspected labral tear in the hip?
• Park et al. reported that the combination of painful arc sign, drop-arm sign, and infraspinatus muscle test yields what approximate post-test probability for ruling in a full-thickness rotator cuff tear?
• If there is atrophy in the infraspinous fossa with weak, pain-free abduction, which tissue involvement is most likely?
• Given the reported test characteristics, which test best rules in subacromial impingement due to high specificity?
• In mechanical traction for low back pain, the patient is initially placed in which position to promote centralization of symptoms?
• Which shoulder test primarily assesses supraspinatus function?
• In axonotmesis, which statement is true?
• What does Limb Symmetry Index (LSI) quantify in ACL rehabilitation?
• In swan-neck deformity due to rheumatoid arthritis, which non-surgical option is commonly trialed before considering surgery?
• During gait, the gluteus medius is primarily responsible for which function?
• What test helps distinguish radiculopathy from hip/SI joint pain?
• Why are prone press-ups recommended after mechanical traction for the traction subgroup?
• Which hip positions increase the risk of dislocation after total hip arthroplasty?
• What specificity was reported for palpating the lateral joint line to diagnose lateral meniscal tears in the Logerstedt study?
• Which examination test is commonly used to diagnose femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)?
• Which objective finding is related to the development of chronic neck pain?
• Which nerve is commonly injured with fibular neck fracture?
• Which findings predict a favorable response to mechanical traction in the traction subgroup?
• Stage 2 shoulder impingement most commonly occurs in which age range?
• Which criterion is commonly used to determine return-to-sport readiness after ACL reconstruction?
• Anterior interosseous nerve entrapment is characterized by motor deficits without sensory loss. Which finding would support this diagnosis over pronator teres syndrome?
• Type IV acromion according to Bigliani et al. classification: which statement is true?
• For a moderately irritable adhesive capsulitis patient, which manual therapy approach is appropriate?
• During objective examination, atrophy is seen in the infraspinatus fossa. Which condition is most likely?
• A distal attachment site of a muscle innervated by the axillary nerve is which of the following?
• What is the typical conservative management approach for adult scoliosis?
• Tibial stress fractures are most closely associated with which pattern of injury?
• Which of the following is NOT a nonoperative management strategy for plantar fasciitis?
• A patient with suspected arterial thoracic outlet syndrome presents with numbness, tingling, heaviness, coldness, and pallor. What should the physical therapist's next step be?
• Which statement best distinguishes pronator teres syndrome from anterior interosseous nerve entrapment?
• What is the typical role of manual therapy in knee osteoarthritis?
• Which type of nerve injury is considered the most severe, with complete nerve division?
• Approximately what percentage of patellofemoral osteoarthritis cases show lateral involvement?
• The Scotty dog sign on oblique lumbar radiographs indicates fracture of which structure?
• What is the action of the medial temporalis?
• In a neck pain patient, a premanipulative hold in passive rotation is performed to screen for vertebral basilar artery insufficiency. What duration is recommended for the hold?
• In adhesive capsulitis, at which stage(s) will anesthesia testing show range of motion that is nearly identical to awake testing?
• Which of the following describes the mechanical traction parameters used for the traction subgroup based on the study?
• A clinician narrows down a diagnosis of arthritis when there is DIP joint involvement only and the patient has iritis. Which arthritis is most likely?
• Which feature distinguishes tension-type headaches from migraine and cervicogenic headaches?
• If a patient with low back pain has no neurological deficits and no peripheralization, which treatment-based subgroup is most appropriate?
• What condition describes avascular necrosis of the femoral head often seen in corticosteroid use or sickle cell disease?
• TUBS classification stands for which of the following?
• Which action is primarily performed by the masseter muscle?
• Cervical radiculopathy is most often seen in individuals in which age range?
• During the traction protocol, what is the next step after three minutes of traction?
• What red flag in back pain requires urgent imaging?
• What is a typical mechanism of ACL injuries?
• In Neer's classification for impingement-related lesions, Type III acromion is described as which morphology?
• Which statement best describes the role of the popliteus in knee stability?
• Which statement about axonotmesis is true?
• Which gait abnormality is typically seen with gluteus medius weakness?
• Which feature is associated with Stage 2 Neer shoulder impingement?
• Which statement best describes Trendelenburg sign?
• Which of the following is a commonly used nonoperative component of plantar fasciitis management?
• Which imaging modality best evaluates meniscal pathology?
• The FADIR test is used to assess which joint?
• In a patient with a peripheral nerve injury to the ulnar nerve at the wrist, which MCP joint position is recommended for splinting?
• What is a common nonoperative approach for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)?
• What is the typical time frame for early fibrocartilage healing after microfracture in a young athlete?
• What is a common indication for hip arthroscopy?
• During gait, the gluteus medius stabilizes the pelvis in which plane?
• In knee osteoarthritis, which compartment is most commonly affected?
• In an upper trunk brachial plexus injury (Erb's palsy), which muscle is typically weak?
• Name a widely used patient-reported outcome measure for knee pathology such as osteoarthritis.
• Klumpke’s palsy involves which nerve root levels?
• Which finding is most consistent with gluteus medius weakness during single-leg stance?
• Which statement best differentiates neurapraxia from axonotmesis?
• Neurapraxia is best described as which of the following?
• Spurling maneuver tests for?
• Which imaging modality is most sensitive for detecting soft tissue rotator cuff tears?
• Which rotator cuff tendon is most commonly torn in rotator cuff disease?
• Claw hand (ulnar claw) deformity arises from damage to which nerve?
• Which test is NOT part of the Park et al. trio for ruling in a full-thickness rotator cuff tear?
• During the deep neck flexor endurance test, a patient with neck pain is typically able to hold the isometric contraction for about how long?
• In Neer's classification for impingement syndrome, Type I acromion corresponds to which shape?
• What is the typical range of motion considered full active knee extension?
• Which radiographic view is most useful to diagnose pars interarticularis fracture?
• What does the TUBS classification describe?
• Regarding microfracture therapy for cartilage repair in young athletes, when does initial fibrocartilage formation occur and how long may remodeling continue?
• Weakness of flexor pollicis longus with lateral FDP weakness points to entrapment of which nerve?
• Which ligament is commonly stressed in a posterior knee dislocation?
• Which PF joint involvement is most commonly seen in patellofemoral osteoarthritis?
• Which nerve is at risk with a posterior dislocation of the hip?
• In the cervical myelopathy CPR, the age criterion is greater than which age?
• What describes the typical progression strategy after ACL reconstruction?
• Name a classic test used to evaluate a meniscal tear in the knee.
• Which framework does not recommend premanipulative holds?
• Which mobilization has NOT been shown to improve heel pain symptoms in plantar fasciitis?
• Which headache type is typically unilateral?
• What is the primary action of the medial pterygoid muscle?
• Which statement best describes the management of mild adult scoliosis?
• Name a hallmark feature of complex regional pain syndrome after injury?
• If the ulnar nerve is damaged at the tunnel of Guyon, which hand posture best describes the presentation?
• What is a key rehab priority early after total knee arthroplasty?
• An acute neck pain case with insidious onset, duration under twelve weeks, isolated to the neck and reduced cervical ROM in all directions is most consistent with which ICF diagnosis?
• CAM and Pincer lesions are corrected during hip arthroscopy for which condition?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five CPR points for meniscal tears?
• In the carpal tunnel syndrome clinical prediction rule, which of the following is included as a variable?
• Classic radiographic finding in spondylolysis?
• Which shoulder muscle is primarily involved in initiating arm abduction and is commonly injured in rotator cuff disease?
• A 23-year-old male with insidious pain on the radial side of the palm and paresthesias in the thumb, index, and middle finger, worsened by activity such as tennis, is most likely diagnosed with which condition?
• During valgus stress testing at 0 degrees, a 6–10 mm gap signifies what finding?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the carpal tunnel CPR points?
• Which condition is most commonly treated with hip arthroscopy?
• Which sign is associated with anterior interosseous nerve entrapment?
• Which option correctly identifies a feature of neurapraxia?
• Which nerve is tested by Froment’s sign, indicating a potential ulnar nerve issue?
• Which nerve passes through the carpal tunnel?
• Which intervention has shown the most short-term benefit for calcific tendinitis of the shoulder?
• Which shoulder-specific outcome measure is commonly used in orthopedics?
• After completing traction for the traction subgroup, which exercise is considered most appropriate?
• What is the literature-based expectation for iontophoresis in heel pain treatment?
• What is the commonly cited maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for adults without liver disease?
• A 4-degree tibial external rotation difference between knees during posterolateral corner assessment corresponds to which grade?
• Weakness of pronator quadratus with AIN entrapment helps differentiate it from carpal tunnel syndrome. Which nerve entrapment is involved in this weakness?
• Which condition could be associated with the development of Erb's palsy, reflecting brachial plexus neuritis?
• A physical therapist treats a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who develops a swan-neck deformity, with onset six months prior and increasing hand pain and restricted mobility over the last six weeks. Which intervention is most effective given the deformity progression?