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Patellar Apprehension Test for Patellar Instability on Knee Examination

The Patellar Apprehension Test evaluates for patellar subluxation
Instability on ... subluxation or dislocation ... #Test #Knee #Instability ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Patellar Apprehension Test for Patellar Instability on Knee Examination

The Patellar Apprehension Test evaluates for patellar subluxation
Instability on ... subluxation or dislocation ... #Test #Knee #Instability ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... : Hyperflexion injury ... flexion due to inability ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... tendon), mallet finger ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... , median nerve injury ... • ED Management ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Evaluate the injured ... Inability to flex ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... (25%) TEST FOR: ... CLINICAL: instability ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... #msk #clinical
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... reduction of hip dislocation ... with rotational instability ... • PELVIC BINDER ... #management #hardware