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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
, the extension ... joint needs to be clinically ... terminal extensor ... flexion due to inability ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... Inability to extend ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Physical Exam

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking
and potential instability ... with flexion and extension ... J #Sign #Knee #PhysicalExam ... #Patella #clinical ... #video #msk #orthopedics
1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral
nerve function of the ... Ask your patient ... 3, 4, 5) then play ... #Physicalexam # ... clinical #video
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
Scapholunate Instability ... finger extension ... #Hand #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
Midcarpal Instability ... wrist extensors ... #Wrist #msk #orthopedics ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
compare 1) Extend finger ... passively flex finger ... BunnelLittler #Test #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #msk #PIP
Finger Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be tested at zero and thirty degrees
collateral ligament stability ... collateral ligament stability ... #Stress #Test #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis or Trigger Finger.
The middle finger is blocked in flexion and the effort /
The middle finger ... in flexion and the ... generated by its extension ... tenosynovitis #msk ... #clinical #physicalexam
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Inability to flex ... the isolated finger ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics