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Left Wrist Drop - Radial Nerve Palsy on Physical Examination

Left hand drop due to compression of
on the affected limb ... #orthopedics #msk
RICE: Mechanism of Action
Rest (weight bearing or stressful motion discontinued)
Ice (applied to injury)
Compression (wrap applied to
area) Elevation (limb ... pathophysiology #mechanism #MSK
Posteromedial Instability on Knee Exam
This is what a knee with posteromedial instability looks like. Notice the
to two separate limbs ... PhysicalExam #Injury #MSK
Distraction Test for Cervical Radiculopathy

 • Indicates compression of neural structures at the intervertebral foramen or
decrease in upper limb ... #orthopedics #msk
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Tension Test (Upper-Limb ... physicalexam #sports #msk
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Pain: • PAD • Limb ... Immobilization) • Acute limb ... lower #extremity #msk
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Tension Test (Upper-Limb ... physicalexam #sports #msk
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
 •
Bone Deformity / Limp ... Bone #Deformity #Limp ... #MSK #Differential
Active Straight Leg Raise Test (ASLR)

The ASLR tests assesses the ability to load the pelvis through
pelvis through the limb ... #physicalexam #msk
Acute Compartment Syndrome
 • Crush injuries, burns, circumferential constriction to limbs (each containing facially divided muscle
constriction to limbs ... nutrient delivery to limb ... needs of affected limb ... bones, Prolonged limb ... vessels of affected limb