Question 1
A 62-year-old patient reports new low back pain after a minor fall. History includes long-term oral corticosteroid use for rheumatoid arthritis. Which finding most strongly raises concern for vertebral compression fracture and warrants prompt diagnostic imaging?
Correct Answer:
Focal midline spinal tenderness with percussion
Question 2
A patient has anterior shoulder pain after a fall on an outstretched hand. Passive external rotation is markedly limited and the shoulder contour appears flattened. Which diagnosis should be considered first?
Correct Answer:
Anterior glenohumeral dislocation
Question 3
During knee evaluation after a twisting injury, the patient reports rapid swelling within two hours, a pop, and giving way. Which structure is most likely injured?
Correct Answer:
Anterior cruciate ligament
Question 4
A runner has focal posteromedial tibial pain that is diffuse over 8 cm and warms up during early exercise. Hop testing is uncomfortable but possible. Which diagnosis best fits this presentation?
Correct Answer:
Medial tibial stress syndrome
Question 5
A patient with suspected cervical radiculopathy has positive Spurling test, positive distraction test, positive upper limb tension test A, and ipsilateral cervical rotation less than 60 degrees. What does this cluster most strongly support?
Correct Answer:
Cervical radiculopathy
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