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Sulcus Sign on Shoulder Exam

Positive sulcus sign in a shoulder with multidirectional instability.

Downward force applied at
Sign on Shoulder Exam ... applied at the elbow ... between the acromion and ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: Tenderness ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: swelling ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: Swelling ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

The McMurray's test evaluates for meniscal tear.
With the patient
McMurray's Test ... apply an axial ... Video via @open_michigan ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: swollen ... elbow and forearm ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Proximal #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Complications are rare but can ... • Exam: Swelling ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

With the patient lying supine, the examiner palpates the
while manipulating and ... locking or snapping can ... Meniscus #Knee #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
Test on Physical Exam ... ER, supination, elbow ... Can also be +SLAP ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #sports
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... fingertip) • Exam ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK