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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... joint needs to be clinically ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boxer's Fracture, Right Hand: Note swelling over dorsal aspect of right hand, most pronounced
below the small
, Right Hand: Note ... aspect of right hand ... below the small finger ... #Photo #Boxers ... #UCSDH
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Elson's Test - Extensor ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #extensor
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... tendon), mallet finger ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Rotational Finger Deformity After Fracture

The fracture was treated with conservative treatment.  Small rotational deviations can
Rotational Finger ... The fracture ... #overlapping #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #hand
Boxer's Fracture, Right Hand 2: Note swelling over dorsal aspect of right hand, most pronounced
below the
, Right Hand 2: ... aspect of right hand ... below the small finger ... Images #Clinical ... #Photo #Radiology
Dupuytren's contracture: Idiopathic thickening of the palmar facia. In this case severe enough that
it limits finger
that it limits finger ... extension. ... #Photo #Dupuytrens ... #Contractures #Hand ... #Palmar #UCSDH
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
examiner resists finger ... extension. ... #Instability #Hand ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... onto outstretched hand ... pain with wrist extension ... radial styloid fracture ... #Sports #MSK
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test ... passively flex finger ... to do with both hands ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #PIP