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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
be clinically assessed ... • Finger deformity ... caused by disruption ... tender DIP joint ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Jerk Test for Glenohumeral Joint Posteroinferior Instability

The arm is held at 90 degrees abduction and internal
another jerk/clunk ... #Instability #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #shoulder #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
 •
Bone Deformity / ... JointHip Dysplasia ... Disease Knee Joint ... #Limp #MSK #Differential ... #Orthopedics #Causes
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

The McMurray's test evaluates for meniscal tear.
With the patient
palpate the medial joint ... or a palpable clunk ... Video via @open_michigan ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #orthopedics
Trendelenburg Gait: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Skeletal Pathology of the Hip
 • Arthritis
 • Congenital hip dysplasia
clinical findings ... Trauma • Strains/ tears ... joints • Decr ... pathophysiology #causes ... signs #diagnosis #msk
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
to 30 degrees, and ... point the thumbs ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
capsule cause of ... unaffected side and ... to do with both hands ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #PIP
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
to flex at the DIP ... partial or complete tear ... Jersey #Finger #Hand ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
partial or complete tear ... interphalangeal joint ... extend at the PIP ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
grip weakness caused ... #video #neurology ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports ... #hand