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Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Flexor Tenosynovitis ... held in slight flexion ... at rest. ... Pickens, MD #Flexor ... Criteria #Sign #Hand #MSK
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... is no plantar flexion ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... #Calf #Sports #msk
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Piriformis Test ... (FAIR Test - Flexion ... is a positive test ... Piriformis #FAIR #Test ... #physicalexam #msk
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
98% and is the best ... for evaluating CD ... affects 2%–3% of CD ... -A negative test ... -A positive test
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... extension, ipsilateral flexion ... The test is positive ... #Spurlings #Test ... #physicalexam #msk
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... , plantar flexion ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... #Calf #Sports #msk
Varus Stress Test for LCL Injury on Knee Physical Exam

The knee is examined in extension and
Varus Stress Test ... extension and 20-30° flexion ... The test is positive ... Varus #Stress #Test ... video #sports #msk
Pelvic X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
 - Sacro-iliac joints
 - Don't forget the lumbar spine -
Checklist - Sacro-iliac ... - Iliac bone lesion ... labeled #anatomy #msk
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test ... preventing full flexion ... but not w/MCP flexion ... BunnelLittler #Test ... clinical #video #msk
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
pain • + elbow flexion ... test • + Tinel ... signs #symptoms #msk