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Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP ... Joint Test on Physical ... passively flex finger ... BunnelLittler #Test ... #PhysicalExam #
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
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 #
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, C8 (radial) Finger ... aracteristic "claw hand ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam