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Anterior Interosseous Peripheral Nerve Injury 

Manifested as the inability to make the OK sign.

by Dr. Boby
#physicalexam #msk ... #sports #neurology ... #orthopedics #Hand
Protocol for Doffing PPE

Wash hands and remove visible bodily fluids/blood contaminants on the outer surfaces at
Doffing PPE Wash hands ... filter-type full-face mask ... /mask (if used) ... waterproof boot covers ... and remove mask
Left Wrist Drop - Radial Nerve Palsy on Physical Examination

Left hand drop due to compression of
Examination Left hand ... #orthopedics #msk ... #sports #neurology
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
#physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports ... #hand
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Protocol for Donning PPE

Put on special work clothes and work shoes • Wash hands~ Put on
work shoes • Wash hands ... medical protective mask ... clothing without foot covers ... waterproof boot covers
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK