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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 ... terminal extensor tendon ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... ) • ED Management ... a concomitant fracture ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
getting used to it → wear ... for short periods ... , try ramp feature ... noise → check air filter ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
in the lunate ("tea ... dorsally and no longer ... sit in lunate "tea ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
find the most tender ... injection lasts longer ... Injection #clinical #video ... #msk #orthopedics ... #hip
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Extensor Digitorum Finger ... partial or complete tear ... extend at the PIP ... #Elsons #Test #Finger ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
to flex at the DIP ... partial or complete tear ... known as Jersey finger ... #Test #Jersey #Finger ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Pectoralis Major Rupture Injury during Bench Press Exercise
CLINICAL: a rare injury patterns with typical sudden "tear/pop"
typical sudden "tear ... Inferior to operative management ... to competitive sports ... Injury #clinical #video ... #msk #orthopedics
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
gland) biopsy • Ocular ... system: small-fiber ... phenomenon (16%) MSK ... Symptomatic: artificial tears ... Rheumatology #Diagnosis #Management