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McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

With the patient lying supine, the examiner palpates the
for Meniscal Tear ... the leg from the ankle ... injury. ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
McMurray Test for Meniscal Injury on Knee Examination

From knee flexion to extension, assess for snapping, clicking,
Meniscal Injury ... indicates lateral meniscus ... clinical #video #orthopedics ... #msk #sports #meniscus ... #meniscal
McMurray Test for Meniscal Injury on Knee Examination

From flexion to extension, assess for snapping, clicking, locking
Meniscal Injury ... indicates lateral meniscus ... clinical #video #orthopedics ... #msk #sports #meniscus ... #meniscal
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... special ligament/meniscus ... Consider trauma/ ... vascular/orthopedic ... #Injury #msk #clinical
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Fever/Chills/Joint ... bearing after injury ... Ligamentous injuries - Meniscal ... fracture - Patellar dislocation ... differential #diagnosis #msk
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... open fracture of ankle ... reduction of hip dislocation ... deformity of hip and knee ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma