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Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
forearm supination → wrist ... dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... #ULNT2 #ULTT2 #clinical ... #orthopedics #neurology
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 ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
forearm supination → wrist ... dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... #ULNT1 #ULTT1 #clinical ... #orthopedics #neurology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... that is fixed in flexion ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
With the wrist flexed ... extension. ... #Instability #Hand ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... extension • ... fracture, median nerve ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
, wrist extension ... and wrist radial ... consisting of finger ... #physicalexam #orthopedics ... #msk #sports #IRR
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Synergy Test for ECU Tendinitis

With the patient's hand supinated, the examiner grasps
the patient's hand ... middle finger with ... one hand while ... with the other hand ... #physicalexam #msk
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... preferentially affects the flexors ... the extensors of ... • Bilateral signs ... /or optic nerve