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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
terminal extensor tendon ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #MSK
Achilles Tendon Tear on POCUS (Labeled)

A 35yo male presents with ankle pain. Achilles tendon tear is
Achilles Tendon ... Achilles tendon ... tear is seen on ... clinical #ultrasound #msk ... #radiology #orthopedics
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Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Injury In the ... tear or rupture ... ankle #sports #msk ... #physicalexam # ... orthopedics
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Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Injury In the ... tear or rupture ... ankle #sports #msk ... #physicalexam # ... orthopedics
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Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Injury In the ... tear or rupture ... ankle #sports #msk ... #physicalexam # ... orthopedics
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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... • Due to injury ... Tenderness to anatomic ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... can't make A-OK sign ... ), ligamentous injury ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
in the lunate ("tea ... sit in lunate "tea ... , median nerve injury ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
prompt outpatient orthopedics ... with associated signs ... neurovascular injury ... Fracture #WristXRay #Radiology ... #MSK #Orthopedics