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Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis or Trigger Finger on Physical Exam

Dr. Sergi Barrera @dr.sergibarrera

#TriggerFinger #Trigger #Finger #Stenosing #flexor
Stenosing Flexor ... #tendon #tenosynovitis ... #msk #clinical ... #physicalexam #orthopedics ... #rheumatology
Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis or Trigger Finger.
The middle finger is blocked in flexion and the effort /
Stenosing Flexor ... #tendon #tenosynovitis ... #msk #clinical ... #physicalexam #orthopedics ... #rheumatology
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
ring and little finger ... • Carpal tunnel ... where the index finger ... TAN for (Biceps) Tendon ... diagnosis #neurology #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... forearm supination → wrist ... dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... #ULNT2 #ULTT2 #clinical
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... onto outstretched hand ... extension • ... styloid fracture, median ... #Sports #MSK
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... forearm supination → wrist ... dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... #ULNT1 #ULTT1 #clinical
Mytomes - Segmental Innervation of Muscles
Shoulder	Abduction	C5	Axillary Nerve
Shoulder	Adduction	C6-C8	Thoracodorsal Nerve
Elbow	Flexion	C5	Musculocutaneous Nerve
Elbow	Extension	C7	Radial Nerve
Wrist	Extension	C6	Radial Nerve
Fingers	Flexion	C8	Median Nerve
Fingers	Abduction	T1	Ulnar Nerve
Hip	Flexion	L2	Nerve to Psoas
Hip	Extension	S1	Inferior Gluteal
Radial Nerve Wrist ... Nerve Fingers ... Flexion C8 Median ... #MuscleGroups #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Neurology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
C8 Elbow: • Flexion ... : • Flexion - ... (median) • Extension ... aracteristic "claw hand ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... ulna, pain with wrist ... flexion and extension ... #Sports #MSK
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... dorsal surfaces of hands ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics