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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... terminal extensor tendon ... : Hyperflexion injury ... tender DIP joint ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... Hyperextension injury ... ), mallet finger ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Pace Maneuver for Piriformis Syndrome

With the patient's hips and needs flexed to 90 degrees, the patient
Syndrome #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... hip #lumbar #sciatica ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
flattening the lumbar ... flexes at the knee and ... #Contracture #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Rotation) Flex the hip ... Test #sciatica #lumbar ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... msk #sports #orthopedics
Stork Test 

The stork test evaluates for a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis in the
evaluates for a stress fracture ... patient places hands ... on hips and stands ... #spine #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... indicating cervical injury ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... ill-development of lumbar ... BINDER: Used acutely ... BOSTON BRACE: For lumbar ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Injury In a ... squeeze the calf and ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Stress Test in LCL Injury ... complete rupture and ... Positive #Clinical #Video ... #PhysicalExam # ... Sports #Orthopedics