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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Complications • Avascular ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... associated scapholunate dissociation ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Vascular Joint Pain ... • Peripheral Vascular ... Trauma to Vessel (dislocation ... Marfan's Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
VON-CHOP Mnemonic for Orthopedic Emergencies
V - Vascular compromise (eg ischemic leg)
O - Open fracture
N - Neurological
VON-CHOP Mnemonic for Orthopedic ... Emergencies V - Vascular ... - Compartment syndrome ... H - Hip dislocation ... VONCHOP #mnemonic #Orthopedics
Patellar Apprehension Test for Patellar Instability on Knee Examination

The Patellar Apprehension Test evaluates for patellar subluxation
Patellar Apprehension Test ... subluxation or dislocation ... #Instability #PhysicalExam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics ... #subluxation #dislocation
Patellar Apprehension Test for Patellar Instability on Knee Examination

The Patellar Apprehension Test evaluates for patellar subluxation
Patellar Apprehension Test ... subluxation or dislocation ... #Instability #PhysicalExam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics ... #subluxation #dislocation
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... Wrist drop - Occurs ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Tinel's Test in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Perform a Tinel's test by tapping over the carpal tunnel.
Reproduction of
Tinel's Test in ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Carpal #Tunnel #Syndrome ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Carpal Compression Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The carpal compression test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Provide direct
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... volar side of the wrist ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics