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Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Shoulder Pain - Differential ... Resisted shoulder extension ... Shoulder #Pain #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet finger, the extension ... of the terminal extensor ... Exam: Swollen and ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
lateral slips of the extensor ... phalanx to enable extension ... phalanx to enable extension ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Common Hand Fractures ... to the lateral extensor ... of extensor tendon ... drdevradiology #Hand ... Radiology #Wrist #differential
Hand Arthritides - Differential Diagnosis by Location and Features

The Painful Hand!  Wish I would’ve thought
Hand Arthritides ... - Differential ... prior to my first MSK ... Arthritides #Arthritis #Differential ... Diagnosis #Location #MSK
This is what a shoulder dislocation looks like on US before and after reduction. Focus on
like on US before and ... Focus on the joint ... space and watch ... EM_RESUS #Clinical #POCUS ... #MSK #Shoulder
Hand Nerve Injuries - Common Presentations
 • Wrist Drop - Radial Nerve Injury
 • Claw Hand
Hand Nerve Injuries ... Injury • Claw Hand ... Nerve Injury • Hand ... Injuries #Anatomy #Differential ... #Diagnosis #MSK
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Pain with passive extension ... Criteria #Sign #Hand ... #MSK #Diagnosis
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Physical Exam

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking
patellar tracking and ... path with flexion and ... extension. ... clinical #video #msk
Talus Fracture on POCUS
Athlete with hard landing on one foot, pain and tenderness over dorsum of
Talus Fracture on POCUS ... Athlete with hard ... one foot, pain and ... POCUS showed talus ... clinical #ultrasound #MSK