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Rockwood classification of AC injuries. (AC = acromioclavicular; CC = coracoclavicular.)

he Rockwood system is widely used
acromioclavicular; CC ... acromioclavicular joint ... #Diagnosis #ACJoint
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint ... hinge joint; ROM ... = hinge joint; ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger
Phalanges - Hand Anatomy

Joints between phalanges are named interphalangeal meaning “between phalanges.” Because each finger has
Hand Anatomy Joints ... Because each finger ... interphalangeal joints ... interphalangeal) joint ... interphalangeal) joint
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... AC joint: 1. ... after cross-arm test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint ... Test on Physical ... For intrinsic vs joint ... tightness in the PIP joint ... at MCP joint &
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Pathogenesis and Joint diseases features
 • RA affects 1% of population, women >
Pathogenesis and Joint ... poly-articular joint ... Joint involvement ... space decr joint ... ulnar drift of fingers
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP joint ... distal to the DIP joint ... and tender DIP joint ... splint of DIP joint ... movement of PIP joint
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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Fractures • Finger ... of wrist & MCP joint ... muscles of hand (finger ... flexion at IP joint ... at DIP joint
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): X-ray features
 • Soft tissue swelling (best seen by comparing left & right
tissue swelling (best ... together) • Joint ... ) • Joint Subluxations ... (Joint deformities ... Best visualized
Common Forms of Arthritis in the Hands

Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis 
Tender, painful, stiff joints in rheumatoid arthritis,
The fingers may ... interphalangeal joint ... interphalangeal joint ... (Degenerative Joint ... Joint involvement