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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... #finger #flexor ... #reflex #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... that is fixed in flexion ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
with axial load (ball ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

The Trömner sign is commonly used as a clinical neurological examination for
aspect of the tip ... causes flexion ... of all four fingers ... #Reflex #clinical ... #Video #Neurology
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
pain with wrist flexion ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
deformity, elbow is flexed ... can't make A-OK sign ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
DTR’s • Onset: Few ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... • Weakness: Starts ... Guillain-Barre Diagnosis ... #treatment #neurology
Ober's Test for TFL/ITB Inflammation

With the patient in the lateral position, affected side up.  The
knee which is flexed ... Iliotibial #Band #Syndrome ... #knee #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
to flex their weak ... leg at the hip. ... #hemiparesis #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #neurology #psychiatry
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... This patient’s clinical ... exam findings and clinical ... Due to their short ... #Radiology #CTChest