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A physical examination revealed an obvious deformity in the anterior mid-upper arm that became more pronounced
pronounced during elbow ... of the biceps tendon ... #Clinical #Ortho
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
the most common elbow ... commonly missed elbow ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow ... • Most common elbow ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... Dislocation The elbow ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
test for biceps tendon ... stability of the tendon ... ER, supination, elbow ... indicating biceps tendon ... clinical #video #msk
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
terminal extensor tendon ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... PIP joint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Partial tear of subscapularis tendon on POCUS
The partial tear (hypoechoic) area is clearly seen in the
subscapularis tendon ... on POCUS The partial ... subscapularis tendon ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #msk
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
of the extensor tendons ... of the extensor tendons ... of the extensor tendon ... Finger splint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
TISSUE APPEARANCES ON 
MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND 

Bone:
 
Bone is represented as a very bright structure and appears
Tendon: Normal ... tendons as seen ... fibrils of the tendon ... MUSCULOSKELETAL #MSK ... #POCUS #Atlas #
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK