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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
flexor reflex) ... of the thumb and ... #flexor #reflex ... #clinical #hand ... #msk #orthopedics
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP ... finger at PIP ... flex at the PIP ... to do with both hands ... #msk #PIP
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
to relax the hand ... of the thumb and ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
that is fixed in flexion ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... at the DIP may ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... , acute carpal tunnel ... syndrome, soft ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
human opposable thumb ... and thumb do not ... flex. ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

The Trömner sign is commonly used as a clinical neurological examination for
aspect of the tip ... causes flexion ... and thumb; seen ... #clinical #Video ... #Neurology #physicalexam
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... surfaces of hands ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics