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Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... Resisted shoulder extension ... after cross-arm test ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
degrees of flexion; lateral ... slips of the extensor ... phalanx to enable extension ... phalanx to enable extension ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Knee Examination
Right Knee - Examination maneuvers include the Lachman (ACL), anterior drawer (ACL), Lateral pivot shift,
drawer (ACL), Lateral ... meniscal integrity) tests ... McMurray #Drawer #Test ... #msk
Varus Stress Test for LCL Injury on Knee Physical Exam

The knee is examined in extension and
Varus Stress Test ... is examined in extension ... The test is positive ... is pain on the lateral ... video #sports #msk
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet finger, the extension ... function of the DIP ... of the terminal extensor ... immobilize • Splint: Extension ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, the patient attempts extension of the
Maudsley's Test ... patient attempts extension ... movement stresses the extensor ... The test is positive ... #physicalexam #msk
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, resist extension of the 3rd digit,
Maudsley's Test ... prone, resist extension ... movement stresses the extensor ... The test is positive ... #physicalexam #msk
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Hip Flexure Contracture ... Thomas' Test ... assesses for hip ... video #sports #msk
Pace Maneuver for Piriformis Syndrome

With the patient's hips and needs flexed to 90 degrees, the patient
the patient's hips ... The test is positive ... Pace #Maneuver #Test ... #physicalexam #hip ... lumbar #sciatica #msk
Clarke's Test (Patellar Grind Test)

Indicates Patellofemoral dysfunction.
 - Patient with knee in extension. Push posterior on
Clarke's Test (Patellar ... Grind Test) ... Patient with knee in extension ... of patella then ask ... Patellofemoral #msk