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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
disruption (may be bony ... #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
finger deformity ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Index finger including flexor tendon being viewed.  Note small fluid around the
Tenosynovitis on POCUS ... pain on passive extension ... #MSK #clinical ... #radiology #finger ... #ultrasound #labeled
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Intra-Articular ... - Bone ... Intraarticular #MSK ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Achilles Tendon Tear on POCUS (Labeled)

A 35yo male presents with ankle pain. Achilles tendon tear is
Tear on POCUS (Labeled ... eccentric loading and ... #Tear #POCUS #Labeled ... clinical #ultrasound #msk ... #radiology #orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
fractured carpal bone ... extension • Possible ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Synergy Test for ECU Tendinitis

With the patient's hand supinated, the examiner grasps
middle finger with ... one hand while ... palpating the ECU tendon ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
no longer sitting ... pain with wrist extension ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
between all carpal bones ... onto outstretched hand ... pain with wrist extension ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Trigger Finger - Stenosing flexor tendon tenosynovitis

There is a change in the slip between the tendon
classic frame is the one ... perform active extension ... The diagnosis is ... tenosynovitis #msk ... #physicalexam #orthopedics