C6 Nerve root lesion

Radial nerve - sensory loss

Compression of the radial nerve causes sensory loss and/or pain at the dorsum of the thumb and index finger. The cause is often either incorrect use of crutches, Saturday night palsy or fractured humerus.

Trendelenberg test - hip exam

When is The Trendelenburg test useful?
The Trendelenburg test is a test to show the efficiency of the hip abductors, specifically gluteus medius.

Anything making gluteus medius work extra hard, compromises its function and results in a positive Trendelenburg. For example, CDH, osteoarthritis, hip fracture. For this reason the Trendelenburg test is not differential. It will not tell you what condition is causing the test to be positive, however, when negative, it can be useful as it helps the practitioner know there is no fracture for example.

Osteopathy studies - the elbow joint

By virtue of a modified hinge and an accessory rolling joint, the elbow is capable of almost all movements of a ball & socket joint, only with more stability. Why do you think the elbow needs so much stability?

www.palmm.org

Osteopathy Studies - Osteoarthritis of the hip

The normal trabecular structure of the bone of the femur ensures the best transmission of forces through the joint. Osteoarthritis can alter the trabecular structure and increase propensity for fracture.
http://www.palmm.org

Adhesive Capsulitis - Frozen Shoulder

In adhesive-capsulitis (frozen shoulder) as the gleno-huneral joint loses its range of movement the accessory joints, including the sterno-claviclular joint compensate. Examination must include active and passive examination of the joint.
For more on-line videos on how to treat the shoulder:
http://www.palmm.org/copy-of-palmm-manual-medicine-studi

Answers to questions on the cervico-thoracic junction:

1) What is the nerve root that exits the cervico-thoracic junction? Answer: C8
2) What are the parameters where paresthesia is felt when the nerve-root that exits the cervico-thoracic junction is aggravated?  All the skin on little finger and slightly past the wrist into the forearm.

3) Which movement is most affected by compression of the cervico-thoracic nerve root? Shaking hands as gripping is the movement most affected due to the loss of power to the small muscles of the hand.

4) Which of the following tissues attach to the C7 vertebra?  All except Levator Scapulae

https://youtu.be/_1G102Elqis