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Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Superficialis Finger ... the isolated finger ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... of the index finger ... Hoffmanns #sign #finger ... clinical #hand #video ... #physicalexam #msk
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
compare 1) Extend finger ... finger at PIP ... flex at the PIP ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #msk #PIP
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
known as Jersey finger ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Test #Jersey #Finger ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
. 2) Ask the patient ... phalanx of the flexed ... middle finger. ... 4) Observe the flexion ... Abnormal #clinical #video
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
• DIP joint hinge ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis (Trigger Finger) on Physical Exam

Dr. Bruno Farnetano @bruno.farnetano

#Trigger #Finger #Stenosing #flexor #tenosynovitis #msk
Stenosing Flexor ... Tenosynovitis (Trigger Finger ... #Stenosing #flexor ... tenosynovitis #msk ... #physicalexam #video
Flexor Tenosynovitis

And of course don't forget Kanavel's Criteria:
1. Tenderness along course of finger
2. Symmetrical swelling of
Flexor Tenosynovitis ... Flexed posture of ... the finger ... Clinical #Sign #Hand #MSK ... #Diagnosis
Mytomes - Segmental Innervation of Muscles
Shoulder	Abduction	C5	Axillary Nerve
Shoulder	Adduction	C6-C8	Thoracodorsal Nerve
Elbow	Flexion	C5	Musculocutaneous Nerve
Elbow	Extension	C7	Radial Nerve
Wrist	Extension	C6	Radial Nerve
Fingers	Flexion	C8	Median Nerve
Fingers	Abduction	T1	Ulnar Nerve
Hip	Flexion	L2	Nerve to Psoas
Hip	Extension	S1	Inferior Gluteal
Radial Nerve Fingers ... Flexion C8 Median ... Nerve Fingers ... #MuscleGroups #MSK ... Orthopedics #Neurology #Diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... exclude Mallet finger ... that is fixed in flexion ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK