26 results
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
be clinically assessed ... by disruption (may ... flexion due to inability ... splint of DIP joint ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
interphalangeal joint ... at the PIP is a ... positive test. ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
contraction of the wrist extensors ... returns to its usual position ... with an audible ... #Wrist #msk #orthopedics ... #clinical #video
Klebsiella Thigh Abscess on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Redness over the thigh. POCUS shows this.
Thigh Abscess on Point ... of Care Ultrasound ... POCUS shows this ... this was a false positive ... #MSK #Clinical
Load and Shift Test for Glenohumeral Instability

The load and shift test evaluates for anterior and posterior
Provide an axial ... the glenohumeral joint ... displacement is positive ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Tibiotalar Ankle Effusion Evaluation on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

POCUS for ankle effusions: position the ankle
of Care Ultrasound ... ankle effusions: position ... the tibiotalar joint ... Dan Kim @dan___ ... #MSK #Clinical
Load and Shift Test for Glenohumeral Instability

The load and shift test evaluates for anterior and posterior
the glenohumeral joint ... displacement is positive ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Gaenslen's Test (Gaenslen's maneuver) for Sacroiliac Joint Injury

The patient dangles the symptomatic leg over the side
for Sacroiliac Joint ... extension to the ... #sacroiliitis #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Jerk Test for Glenohumeral Joint Posteroinferior Instability

The arm is held at 90 degrees abduction and internal
for Glenohumeral Joint ... Posteroinferior Instability ... scapula and applies an ... #clinical #video ... physicalexam #shoulder #msk
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation on POCUS with overlying hematoma

40yo M presents after falling off his bicycle
) Joint Separation ... on POCUS with overlying ... #Joint #Separation ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #MSK