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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
: Hyperflexion injury ... with axial load ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... injured finger ... may indicate a partial ... #finger #hand # ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
an axial compression ... applying internal and ... for ligamentous injury ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #orthopedics #msk
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
in the Emergency ... high voltage Cardiac ... MSK - Fractures ... may be severe and ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... evaluates for partial ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Finger #Hand # ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
may indicate a partial ... #Jersey #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Finger Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be tested at zero and thirty degrees
Ligament Stress Test ... Laxity indicates a partial ... Video via @open_michigan ... Ligament #Stress #Test ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... with axial load ... tendon) • ED Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament testing of the thumb is performed to evaluate
Ligament Stress Test ... Laxity indicates a partial ... Ligament #Stress #Test ... #Finger #Hand # ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Pivot Shift test for Knee Instability

The patient lies supine while the examiner grasps the leg by
an axial load to ... The test is positive ... #clinical #video ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Orthopedics ... #msk