Orthopedics Book

Examination Chapter

Ankle Disorders

Approach

Brief Musculoskeletal Exam

Cervical Spine Disorders

Cervicobrachial Disorders

Elbow Disorders

Foot Disorders

Hand Disorders

Hip Disorders

Infectious Disease

Probe-to-Bone Test

Lumbar Spine Disorders

Miscellaneous

Shoulder Disorders

Thoracic Spine Disorders

Scoliosis Examination

Wrist Disorders

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Trousseau's Sign

Indications
1. Carpopedal Spasm evaluation
Technique
1. Occlusion of brachial artery with BP cuff for 3 minutes
Interpretation: Positive test suggests Carpopedal Spasm
1. Carpal Spasm symptoms elicited

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