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Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
) for Achilles Tendon ... squeezing the calf ... Positive #Achilles #Tendon ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... Sports #msk #ankle #orthopedics
Amsterdam Wrist Rules
Rules that dictate which patients require imaging based on the likelihood of wrist fracture
likelihood of wrist fracture ... DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES ... Visible deformity, Tender ... Visible deformity, Tender ... radiology #msk #orthopedics
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
) for Achilles Tendon ... squeezing the calf ... intact Achilles tendon ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #orthopedics
Calf Tendon Strain on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Love a good 'tennis calf' after a long
Calf Tendon Strain ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... a good 'tennis calf ... #Tendon #Strain ... #Tear #Ultrasound
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... terminal extensor tendon ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... Discharge with orthpedic
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... a concomitant fracture ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
• Stress Fracture ... Osgood-Schlatter Disease) - Tendon ... Tendinopathy • Tendon ... • Stress Fracture ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... • The Achilles tendon ... the strongest tendon ... gastrocnemius (+ Thompson calf ... pathophysiology #msk #orthopedics
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
the Achilles’ tendon ... The calf squeeze ... The calf squeeze ... Achilles tendon ... #ankle #orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... supracondylar fracture ... spine injury • HALO-PELVIS ... , NOF fracture, ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics