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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 ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #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
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
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.
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Mental Status Exam (MSE ... ) Note: The MSE ... Lability (TRAIL ... Ex. good, fair, partial ... #psychiatry #diagnosis
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
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
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
counting fingers ... An APD was noted ... the hospital, diagnosed ... with MS, and started ... Half #Syndrome #PhysicalExam