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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
, the extension ... Exam: Swollen and ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... #Elsons #Test #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #extensor
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 ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis or Trigger Finger.
The middle finger is blocked in flexion and the effort /
blocked in flexion and ... generated by its extension ... tenosynovitis #msk ... #clinical #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #rheumatology
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Physical Exam

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking
patellar tracking and ... extension. ... J #Sign #Knee #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #msk ... #orthopedics #Maltracking
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
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
neck in slight extension ... ipsilateral flexion and ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Varus Stress Test for LCL Injury on Knee Physical Exam

The knee is examined in extension and
is examined in extension ... and 20-30° flexion ... Test #Knee #LCL #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
compare 1) Extend finger ... passively flex finger ... to do with both hands ... BunnelLittler #Test #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #msk
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
no longer sitting ... pain with wrist extension ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK