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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... with axial load ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
: Hyperflexion injury ... with axial load ... flexion due to inability ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Evaluate the injured ... Inability to flex ... may indicate a partial ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Finger Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be tested at zero and thirty degrees
collateral ligament stability ... Laxity indicates a partial ... #Stress #Test #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #Hand
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... 50% prior to ER arrival ... vascular imaging or serial ... CLINICAL: instability ... #msk #clinical
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Extensor Digitorum Finger ... evaluates for partial ... Inability to extend ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... may indicate a partial ... known as Jersey finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Repetitive strain injury ... Trauma • Crush injury ... Fever/chills - Inability ... lower #extremity #msk ... #physicalexam
Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament testing of the thumb is performed to evaluate
to evaluate for instability ... Laxity indicates a partial ... #Stress #Test #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Transient Patellar Dislocation - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Hyperintense marrow edema of the anterolateral femoral condyle
Transient Patellar Dislocation ... - MSK Radiology ... patellar tilt (on axial ... instability. ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk