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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon) • ED Management ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Finger dislocation and reduction

The patient suffered a 5th finger dislocation during a basketball game.

Dr Juan Laverde
Finger dislocation ... and reduction ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... msk #orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Hyperflexion injury with axial ... flexion due to inability ... fracture • ED Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

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

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be tested at zero and thirty degrees
Laxity indicates a partial ... #Stress #Test #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #Hand
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
as a result of arterial ... lead to carpal instability ... onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
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 ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
examiner resists finger ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Hand #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... may indicate a partial ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Patellar Apprehension Test for Patellar Instability on Knee Examination

The Patellar Apprehension Test evaluates for patellar subluxation
Test for Patellar Instability ... push medially and ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #msk #sports #orthopedics