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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... capsule. collateral ... joint hinge joint ... joint = hinge joint ... #Management #Hand
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Joint Test on Physical ... compare 1) Extend finger ... passively flex finger ... BunnelLittler #Test ... #PhysicalExam #
Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament testing of the thumb is performed to evaluate
Ligament Stress Test ... metacarpophalangeal joint ... indicates a partial or complete ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical
Finger Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be tested at zero and thirty degrees
Finger Collateral ... Ligament Stress Test ... indicates a partial or complete ... #Stress #Test # ... PhysicalExam #clinical
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
for partial or complete ... interphalangeal joint ... extend at the PIP ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... to flex at the DIP ... indicate a partial or complete ... #Jersey #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... metacarpophalangeal joint ... indicate a partial or complete ... #finger #hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
present both at rest ... -60 minutes or longer ... improves quickly with rest ... e.g., congenital hip ... #differential #diagnosis
Allen’s Test for Collateral Circulation

For the Allen test, you apply pressure to the radial and ulnar
Collateral Circulation ... blood to your fingers ... #Allens #Test #Collateral ... Ulnar #Perfusion #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam #
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
counting fingers ... testing displayed a complete ... the hospital, diagnosed ... Half #Syndrome #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #ophthalmology