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Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Elson's Test - Extensor ... Digitorum Finger ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Janeway Lesions: Flat, painless, erythematous lesions seen on the palm of this patient's hand. Frequently
associated with
this patient's hand ... Photo credit, Josh ... Fierer, M.D. ... Images #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology
Janeway Lesion: Flat, painless, erythematous lesions seen on the palm of this patient's hand. While
frequently associated
this patient's hand ... Photo credit, Josh ... Fierer, M.D. ... Images #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... Hoffmann's reflex test ... thumb on the same hand ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test ... passively flex finger ... to do with both hands ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #PIP
1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral
1 Minute Neuro Hand ... simple way to test ... function of the hand ... #innervation #Hand ... #clinical #video
Dupuytren's contracture: Idiopathic thickening of the palmar facia. In this case severe enough that
it limits finger
that it limits finger ... extension. ... #Photo #Dupuytrens ... #Contractures #Hand ... #Palmar #UCSDH
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Gangrene of the Hand: Sepsis induced DIC has led to extensive arterial thrombosis, resulting in
profound tissue
Gangrene of the Hand ... Fierer, M.D. ... #Dermatology #Gangrene ... #Hand #DIC #Photo ... #UCSDH