What pathology would cause an abnormal bony end feel?
A) Meniscus tear
B) Acute subacromial bursitis
C) Frozen shoulder
D) Osteophyte formation

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For some motions,such as elbow extension,a bony end feel is considered normal.However,when the bony end feel comes well before the normal end of ROM,pathology such as osteophyte formation may be present.A meniscus tear will produce a springy block end feel.Acute subacromial bursitis may cause an empty end feel.A frozen shoulder and other chronic conditions cause hard capsule end feels.

What Pathology Would Cause an Abnormal Bony End Feel