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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 ... of the terminal extensor ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... extend at the PIP ... is a positive test ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
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 ... limited in MCP extension ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #PIP
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
nerve acts both as ... . 2) Ask the patient ... #Sign #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
in the supine position ... with the hip and ... has pain with extension ... infant cries as ... Sign #Meningitis #Clinical
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Positive Varus Stress ... under anaesthesia as ... #LCL #Injury #Positive ... #Clinical #Video ... collateral #ligament #msk
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis

Maudsley's test assesses for lateral epicondylitis. 
Lateral elbow pain with resisted third
resisted third finger ... extension is a ... positive test. ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
examiner resists finger ... extension. ... is considered a positive ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis

50-year-old man, kidney transplant, with post-transplant diabetes. Inpatient for pneumonia. It evolves with delirium,
complains of pain in his ... pain with passive extension ... confirmed the diagnosis ... it behaves as an ... #Clinical #Photo
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... flexion Test is positive ... #ULNT1 #ULTT1 #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics