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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... exclude Mallet finger ... Hyperflexion injury with axial ... flexion due to inability ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
hinge joint; ROM ... degrees of flexion; lateral ... = hinge joint; ... Hyperextension injury with axial ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Inability to flex ... metacarpophalangeal joint ... may indicate a partial ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... Inability to flex ... 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
evaluates for partial ... interphalangeal joint ... Inability to extend ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Stability Test on Knee Examination

Lateral Collateral Ligament stability can be tested at
Lateral Collateral ... Ligament (LCL) Stability ... Laxity indicates a partial ... #Test #Knee #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #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
Varus Stress Test for Radial (Lateral) Collateral Ligament Stability on Elbow Examination

Radial collateral ligament stability can
Test for Radial (Lateral ... Laxity indicates partial ... #RCL #Radial #Lateral ... #elbow #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Characteristic clinical manifestations of Down syndrome 
 
Typical craniofacial appearance 
 • Round face and flat
incurved fifth finger ... Hirschsprung disease Later ... Risk of atlanto-axial ... instability • ... Downs #Syndrome #PhysicalExam
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Stability Test on Knee Examination

Medial Collateral Ligament stability can be tested at
Ligament (MCL) Stability ... valgus force to the lateral ... Laxity indicates a partial ... #Test #Knee #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk