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Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Test - Flexor Digitorum ... metacarpophalangeal joint ... may indicate a partial ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Finger Examination ... evaluates for partial ... interphalangeal joint ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
may indicate a partial ... known as Jersey finger ... #Test #Jersey #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
hinge joint; ROM ... extension; flexor digitorum ... = hinge joint; ... tendon), mallet finger ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... exclude Mallet finger ... • Finger deformity ... Hyperflexion injury with axial ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
compare 1) Extend finger ... at MCP joint & ... passively flex finger ... BunnelLittler #Test #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #msk
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Framework Bone/Joint ... ulcers, Edema Arterial ... • Sciatica • Tarsal ... lower #extremity #msk ... #physicalexam
Finger Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be tested at zero and thirty degrees
Finger Collateral ... valgus force to the finger ... Laxity indicates a partial ... #Stress #Test #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
OD and counting fingers ... An APD was noted ... diagnosed with MS ... Half #Syndrome #PhysicalExam
Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament testing of the thumb is performed to evaluate
metacarpophalangeal joint ... Laxity indicates a partial ... #Stress #Test #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk