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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... Hyperflexion injury with axial ... flexion due to inability ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Finger Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be tested at zero and thirty degrees
collateral ligament stability ... collateral ligament stability ... Laxity indicates a partial ... #Stress #Test #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Superficialis Finger ... Inability to flex ... may indicate a partial ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Characteristic clinical manifestations of Down syndrome 
 
Typical craniofacial appearance 
 • Round face and flat
running across the inner ... incurved fifth finger ... Risk of atlanto-axial ... instability • ... Downs #Syndrome #PhysicalExam
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Unresponsiveness/coma, Inability ... trigger breath, Inability ... airway / remove mask ... Helmet, Full Face, Partial ... #Ventilation #diagnosis
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
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
You
Mental Status Exam (MSE ... ) Note: The MSE ... (TRAIL)) -> Ex. ... Ex. good, fair, partial ... #psychiatry #diagnosis
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
for Scapholunate Instability ... for scapholunate instability ... examiner resists finger ... #Hand #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury with axial ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK