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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 ... • Finger deformity ... joint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
Hip Dislocation ... presents with hip ... 15% of posterior hip ... #Dagnosis #EM #Ortho ... Posterior #Diagram #ALiEM
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint hinge joint ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... splint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mytomes - Segmental Innervation of Muscles
Shoulder	Abduction	C5	Axillary Nerve
Shoulder	Adduction	C6-C8	Thoracodorsal Nerve
Elbow	Flexion	C5	Musculocutaneous Nerve
Elbow	Extension	C7	Radial Nerve
Wrist	Extension	C6	Radial Nerve
Fingers	Flexion	C8	Median Nerve
Fingers	Abduction	T1	Ulnar Nerve
Hip	Flexion	L2	Nerve to Psoas
Hip	Extension	S1	Inferior Gluteal
Radial Nerve Fingers ... Median Nerve Fingers ... T1 Ulnar Nerve Hip ... Gluteal Nerve Hip ... #MuscleGroups #MSK
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for Hip ... Test assesses for hip ... One hip is maximally ... rises off the table ... video #sports #msk
Selected Treatments for Hip Fracture. Panel A shows internal fixation with multiple screws for a nondisplaced
Treatments for Hip ... with a sliding hip ... recommended for stable ... hemiarthroplasty and a total hip ... #Management #Ortho
Pivot-Shift Test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
HTO) to correct his ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Ortho ... #msk
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP ... compare 1) Extend finger ... passively flex finger ... clinical #video #msk ... #PIP
Lachman test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
HTO) to correct his ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Ortho ... cruciate #ligament #msk
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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• Colles (90% "dinner ... reduction using finger ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK