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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... caused by disruption ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Jerk Test for Glenohumeral Joint Posteroinferior Instability

The arm is held at 90 degrees abduction and internal
Joint Posteroinferior ... /clunk as it returns ... Instability #clinical #video ... physicalexam #shoulder #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
capsule cause of ... compare 1) Extend finger ... passively flex finger ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #msk #PIP
Infectious Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Polyarticular Join Pain
 • Viral Myalgia
 • Viral Arthritis
Infectious Joint ... Polyarticular Join ... rash) • Primary HIV ... Infectious #JointPain #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes
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
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
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

The McMurray's test evaluates for meniscal tear.
With the patient
palpate the medial joint ... palpating the lateral joint ... or a palpable clunk ... Video via @open_michigan ... #msk #orthopedics
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
metacarpophalangeal joint ... partial or complete tear ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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Arthritis Other Causes ... JointHip Dysplasia ... Disease Knee Joint ... Deformity #Limp #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
joint. ... injection lasts longer ... Injection #clinical #video ... rheumatology #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #hip