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Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Index finger including flexor tendon being viewed.  Note small fluid around the
including flexor tendon ... around the flexor tendon ... tenderness over tendon ... pain on passive extension ... #POCUS #MSK #clinical
Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis or Trigger Finger on Physical Exam

Dr. Sergi Barrera @dr.sergibarrera

#TriggerFinger #Trigger #Finger #Stenosing #flexor
Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis ... or Trigger Finger ... Stenosing #flexor #tendon ... #tenosynovitis ... #msk #clinical #
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
, the extension ... joint needs to be clinically ... tendon distal to ... immobilize • Splint: Extension ... #Orthopedics #MSK
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 ... tendon), mallet ... tendon) • ED ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis or Trigger Finger.
The middle finger is blocked in flexion and the effort /
Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis ... generated by its extension ... Stenosing #flexor #tendon ... #tenosynovitis ... #msk #clinical #
Example of 4th wrist extensor compartment tenosynovitis, note marked synovial hypertrophy and effusion in the tendon
effusion in the tendon ... - MSK ultrasound ... #tenosynovitis ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #pocus
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... Neuropathy Elbow extension ... wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... extension → shoulder ... Median #Nerve #Tension
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... extension → shoulder ... rotation → elbow extension ... Median #Nerve #Tension
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Which of the following diagnoses does this clip best support?
Resolution: flexor tenosynovitis (majority
does this clip best ... around the flexor tendon ... patients index finger ... #POCUS #MSK #clinical ... #ultrasound #Finger
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Flexor Tenosynovitis ... (FTS) The clinical ... Pain with passive extension ... slight flexion at rest ... Criteria #Sign #Hand #MSK