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Adjusting Techniques for Extremities Flashcards

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  1. For the acromioclavicular joint, a superior-to-inferior adjustment thrust targets which specific listing?

    Answer: Superior clavicle (high AC)

    A superior clavicle listing (high AC) is adjusted with a superior-to-inferior thrust on the distal clavicle to restore inferior glide.

  2. During a subtalar joint adjustment for eversion restriction, the patient is prone and the foot is positioned in:

    Answer: Slight plantar flexion and inversion

    Slight plantar flexion with inversion pre-tensions the subtalar joint capsule and opens the medial joint space for a lateral-to-medial thrust.

  3. Which maneuver differentiates a glenohumeral posterior capsule restriction from a rotator cuff tear before adjustment?

    Answer: Drop arm test

    The drop arm test specifically screens for rotator cuff (supraspinatus) tear, which is an absolute contraindication to high-velocity glenohumeral adjustment.

  4. When using the 'knife-edge' (pisiform) contact for a cuboid adjustment, the thrust is directed:

    Answer: Inferior to superior (dorsal)

    The cuboid whip/notch technique uses an inferior-to-superior (dorsal) thrust through the plantar surface of the cuboid to correct a plantar-flexed cuboid.

  5. Which prerequisite assessment finding specifically justifies adjusting the proximal radioulnar joint rather than the elbow as a whole?

    Answer: Isolated restriction of pronation or supination with normal flexion/extension

    Isolated pronation or supination restriction with intact flexion/extension implicates the proximal or distal radioulnar joint specifically, not the hinge mechanism.

  6. A 'double-thumb' contact technique is most commonly employed for adjusting which small extremity joint?

    Answer: First carpometacarpal joint

    The double-thumb contact provides precise bilateral force delivery on the small, saddle-shaped 1st carpometacarpal joint for thumb opposition restriction.

  7. In a wrist adjustment for a dorsally-restricted lunate, which wrist position pre-loads the adjustment?

    Answer: Slight palmar flexion with ulnar deviation

    Slight palmar flexion with ulnar deviation gaps the dorsal radiocarpal interval and pre-tensions the dorsal ligaments for the adjustment.