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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
flexor reflex) ... Flexion and adduction ... #flexor #reflex ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... joint hinge joint ... hinge joint; ROM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
passively flex finger ... at PIP 2) Flex ... MCP & passively flex ... to do with both hands ... #msk #PIP
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... at this joint to ... Inability to flex ... at the DIP may ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Inability to flex ... metacarpophalangeal joint ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
tender DIP joint ... that is fixed in flexion ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
. 2) Ask the patient ... to relax the hand ... phalanx of the flexed ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
for Piriformis Syndrome ... Flex the hip ... lumbar #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics
Pace Maneuver for Piriformis Syndrome

With the patient's hips and needs flexed to 90 degrees, the patient
for Piriformis Syndrome ... and needs flexed ... #clinical #video ... lumbar #sciatica #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Test (FAIR Test - Flexion ... Internal Rotation) Flex ... lumbar #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics