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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... common carpal bone fracture ... radius or ulna fractures ... #MSK
Heel Strike Test for Femoral Fracture

The heel strike, an axial force on the femur, can be
for Femoral Fracture ... possible femur fractures ... Femoral #Femur #Fracture ... #PhysicalExam # ... #msk #orthopedics
Fulcrum Test for Femoral Stress Fracture

The fulcrum test evaluates for femoral stress fractures.
The examiner places one
Femoral Stress Fracture ... femoral stress fractures ... a femur stress fracture ... Femur #Stress #Fracture ... #PhysicalExam #
Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolysis) - most frequently in the
interarticularis stress fracture ... hyperextension test ... (Stork test) ... Spondylolisthesis #MSK ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
humerus; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... associated injuries: Fractures ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Calcaneal Squeeze Test on Foot Examination

The calcaneal squeeze test evaluates for calcaneal injury, such as a
Calcaneal Squeeze Test ... such as a stress fracture ... calcaneus #Foot #heel #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Stork Test 

The stork test evaluates for a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis in the
Stork Test The ... for a stress fracture ... Lumbar #spine #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Alterations: - Sensory features ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Compartment Syndrome Pearls
A vicious cycle of increased pressure within a facial compartment leading to compression of
Pathophysiology: ... PAIN is key, the rest ... are late signs. ... constrictive • Reduce fracture ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management