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Posteromedial Instability on Knee Exam
This is what a knee with posteromedial instability looks like. Notice the
to two separate limbs ... PhysicalExam #Injury #MSK
Vertebral Body Abnormalities

A sheet of common (and uncommon) vertebral body findings, because a completely “normal” spine
Limbus Vertebra ... Abnormalities #Radiology #MSK
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
Distraction Test for Cervical Radiculopathy

 • Indicates compression of neural structures at the intervertebral foramen or
decrease in upper limb ... #orthopedics #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, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Tension Test (Upper-Limb ... physicalexam #sports #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
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
destruction lower limbs ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
Active Straight Leg Raise Test (ASLR)

The ASLR tests assesses the ability to load the pelvis through
pelvis through the limb ... #physicalexam #msk