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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
supraspinatus tendinitis Signs ... arm, empty can test ... Cuff #Syndrome #orthopedics ... diagnosis #sports #MSK ... #anatomy #SITS
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... #Sports #MSK
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment's Sign is ... Jeanne’s sign is ... #Froments #Sign ... #physicalexam #msk ... #hand
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Sign) for ACL Injury ... 3rd of the calf and ... #Sign #ACL #Injury ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... onto outstretched hand ... Tenderness to anatomic ... #Sports #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... onto outstretched hand ... can't make A-OK sign ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... onto outstretched hand ... can't make A-OK sign ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
pre-determined etiology Signs ... Thompson calf squeeze test ... TendonRupture #diagnosis #signs ... pathophysiology #msk ... #orthopedics
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
Fracture on Wrist X-Ray ... prompt outpatient orthopedics ... with associated signs ... WristXRay #Radiology #MSK ... #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... onto outstretched hand ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK