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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
tendon distal to ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... flexion due to inability ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #MSK
Ankle Instability on Physical Exam

Significant instability with absent lateral ligament complex. Peroneal tendons with a heroic
Ankle Instability ... Significant instability ... Peroneal tendons ... #instability #msk ... #orthopedics #physicalexam
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... Inability to extend ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #extensor
Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis or Trigger Finger.
The middle finger is blocked in flexion and the effort /
generated by its extension ... Stenosing #flexor #tendon ... tenosynovitis #msk ... #clinical #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #rheumatology
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
examiner resists finger ... extension. ... #Hand #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
stability can be ... #Injury #ankle ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
the Achilles’ tendon ... rupture than the inability ... Intraoperative #physicalexam ... #surgery #msk # ... #ankle #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... extension → shoulder ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... extension → shoulder ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Synergy Test for ECU Tendinitis

With the patient's hand supinated, the examiner grasps
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... thumb and middle finger ... palpating the ECU tendon ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics