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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
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
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 ... Varus #Stress #Test ... video #sports #msk
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... neck in slight extension ... The test is positive ... #Spurlings #Test ... #physicalexam #msk
Lumbar spine reporting - Nomenclature
Bulge (>25% disc circumference)
  - Symmetric (Circumferential) 
  - Asymmetric
base > dome - Extrusion ... Herniation #Protrusion #Radiology ... #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 ... slight flexion at rest ... Criteria #Sign #Hand #MSK
Congenital Heart Disorders - Classification and Differential Algorithm

- Amy Chung, MD, MSc @AmyChung 

#Congenital #Heart #Disorders
and Differential Algorithm ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Differential #Algorithm ... Peds #Pediatrics #Cardiology
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test ... limited in MCP extension ... tight PIPJ in MCP extension ... BunnelLittler #Test ... clinical #video #msk
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Urine Free by LC-MS ... /MS) • Adrenocorticotropic ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet finger, the extension ... immobilize • Splint: Extension ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK