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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... extension; flexor digitorum ... dislocation, due to EDS ... #MSK
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... to flex at the DIP ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
interphalangeal joint ... extend at the PIP ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
be clinically assessed ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Test - Flexor Digitorum ... metacarpophalangeal joint ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Lachman Test for ACL Injury

The patient lies supine and with the knee in ~20-30 degrees of
Lachman Test for ... degrees of flexion, hip ... Cruciate #Ligament #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
the most tender spot ... joint. ... Bursa #Injection #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics ... #hip
Sacroiliac Distraction Test

The examiner applies downward and lateral pressure to the bilateral ASIS , the effect
indicating SI Joint ... Test #SIJoint #Joint ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #hip ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Lateral Knee Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection 

Lateral knee IA steroid injection. Hint - the fat pads below
Hint - the fat pads ... medial and lateral joint ... Corticosteroid #Injection #clinical ... physicalexam #procedure #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Medial Knee Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection 

Injection of medial knee with intra-articular steroid. Find the inferior part
Feel joint line ... infrapatellar fat pads ... Corticosteroid #Injection #clinical ... physicalexam #procedure #msk ... #orthopedics #sports