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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity ... caused by disruption ... (may be bony or ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #MSK
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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Bone Deformity / ... JointHip Dysplasia ... #Deformity #Limp ... #MSK #Differential ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
capsule cause of ... passively flex finger ... 🤳🏽) - Lil Bone ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #msk #PIP
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... flexion at this joint ... to flex at the DIP ... partial or complete tear ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
• Ligament • Bone ... deformity Synovitis ... e.g., meniscal tears ... e.g., congenital hip ... #Pain #MSK #rheumatology
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Extensor Digitorum Finger ... partial or complete tear ... interphalangeal joint ... extend at the PIP ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... correction of abduction deformity ... fracture of ankle joint ... correct minor deformity ... treatment of fractured bones
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
little, or pinky, finger ... the bones of the ... #physicalexam #video ... #Orthopedics #Wrist ... #msk
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Check hip and ankle ... joints for associated ... >> LINK TO ACL TEARS ... Posterior #Injury #msk ... #clinical #video