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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
, the extension ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... edge of the table and ... #Elsons #Test #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Dupuytren's contracture: Idiopathic thickening of the palmar facia. In this case severe enough that
it limits finger
that it limits finger ... extension. ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #Contractures #Hand ... #Palmar #UCSDH
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
C7 (median) • Extension ... , C8 (radial) Finger ... Supinator - C5, C6 • Finger ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis or Trigger Finger.
The middle finger is blocked in flexion and the effort /
The middle finger ... blocked in flexion and ... generated by its extension ... msk #clinical #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #rheumatology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
no longer sitting ... onto outstretched hand ... pain with wrist extension ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Marked Edema: Low albumin, immobility, and venous insufficiency have lead to accumulation of 
fluid in lower
albumin, immobility, and ... residual imprint of fingers ... Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #PhysicalExam #
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Synergy Test for ECU Tendinitis

With the patient's hand supinated, the examiner grasps
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... middle finger with ... PT_yuu_mizu628 #ecu #extensor ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis

50-year-old man, kidney transplant, with post-transplant diabetes. Inpatient for pneumonia. It evolves with delirium,
extension are noted ... pain with passive extension ... and finger in slight ... confirmed the diagnosis ... #Photo