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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... #finger #flexor ... #reflex #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
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 ... Extension C6 Radial ... to Psoas Hip Extension ... #MuscleGroups #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Neurology
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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(FTS) The clinical ... using Kanavel’s Signs ... Pain with passive extension ... Kanavels #Criteria #Sign ... #Hand #MSK #Diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
, the extension ... joint needs to be clinically ... that is fixed in flexion ... immobilize • Splint: Extension ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Neuropathy Elbow extension ... dorsiflexion/finger ... extension → shoulder ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... #orthopedics #neurology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
phalanx to enable extension ... phalanx to enable extension ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis or Trigger Finger.
The middle finger is blocked in flexion and the effort /
Stenosing Flexor ... generated by its extension ... #tendon #tenosynovitis ... #msk #clinical ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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Fractures • Extension ... of wrist & MCP ... Small muscles of hand ... adduction) OK Sign ... UpperExtremities #diagnosis #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
forearm supination → wrist ... dorsiflexion/finger ... extension → shoulder ... rotation → elbow extension ... #orthopedics #neurology
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Index finger including flexor tendon being viewed.  Note small fluid around the
POCUS Index finger ... reveal Kanavel’s signs ... pain on passive extension ... Tenosynovitis #POCUS #MSK ... #clinical #radiology