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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Dysthesias - Tingling, burning, or painful sensation at
sensation at 1st 3.5 digits ... pain at 1st 3.5 digits ... pathophysiology #msk
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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extension of the digit ... - The digit held ... Criteria #Sign #Hand #MSK
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
medial half of 4th digits ... signs #symptoms #msk
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
of the affected digit ... ED Management: Digital ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

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

With the wrist prone, resist extension of the 3rd digit,
extension of the 3rd digit ... #physicalexam #msk
Dupuytren’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Aging, smoking and/or diabetes -> Microangiopathy and palmar fascia
deposition in palmar/digital ... of palmar and digital ... pathophysiology #msk
Oppositional Grasp Weakness in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dysfunction of the six- Opposition weakness-in carpal tunnel syndrome with
nerve (opponens digiti ... #orthopedics #msk
High Pressure Injection Injury 

• External exam may look deceptively innocuous
• Delayed pain as inflammation sets
Distended, swollen digit ... pale, ischemic digit
Parosteal Lipoma - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Frontal radiograph displays a radiolucent soft-tissue mass with internal
Parosteal Lipoma - MSK ... positioned dorsal digital ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk