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Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Resisted shoulder extension ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
degrees of flexion; lateral ... slips of the extensor ... phalanx to enable extension ... phalanx to enable extension ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Varus Stress Test for LCL Injury on Knee Physical Exam

The knee is examined in extension and
is examined in extension ... is pain on the lateral ... video #sports #msk
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, resist extension of the 3rd digit,
Maudsley's Test for Lateral ... prone, resist extension ... the patient's lateral ... movement stresses the extensor ... #physicalexam #msk
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, the patient attempts extension of the
Maudsley's Test for Lateral ... patient attempts extension ... movement stresses the extensor ... pain over the lateral ... #physicalexam #msk
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Synergy Test for ECU Tendinitis

With the patient's hand supinated, the examiner grasps
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... PT_yuu_mizu628 #ecu #extensor ... #carpi #ulnaris ... #physicalexam #msk
Examination for ECU Tendinitis 

ECU tenosynovitis is the second most common type of tenosynovitis around the
PT_yuu_mizu628 #ecu #extensor ... #carpi #ulnaris ... #physicalexam #msk
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
duck sign" on lateral ... duck sign" on lateral ... wrist flexion and extension ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral ... pain with wrist extension ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Cozen's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis

Cozen's test assesses for lateral epicondylitis. Lateral elbow pain with resisted wrist
Cozen's Test for Lateral ... test assesses for lateral ... Lateral elbow pain ... resisted wrist extension ... video #sports #msk