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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... Flexion and adduction ... #clinical #hand ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Superficialis Finger ... Evaluate the injured finger ... the isolated finger ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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Fractures • Finger ... Flexion Paper ... • Extension of wrist ... Small muscles of hand ... UpperExtremities #diagnosis
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
edge of the table and ... known as Jersey finger ... #Test #Jersey #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... variable gross wrist ... reduction using finger ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
that is fixed in flexion ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... flexion and extension ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
no longer sitting ... onto outstretched hand ... injury • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
With the wrist flexed ... examiner resists finger ... #Instability #Hand ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics