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Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
Midcarpal Instability ... Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability ... returns to its usual position ... MCI #Midcarpal #Instability ... #Wrist #msk #orthopedics
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
for Scapholunate Instability ... With the wrist flexed ... dorsum of the wrist ... is considered a positive ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Posteromedial Instability on Knee Exam
This is what a knee with posteromedial instability looks like. Notice the
Posteromedial Instability ... posteromedial instability ... Notice the positive ... Posteromedial #Instability ... clinical #video #orthopedics
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Physical Exam

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking
Positive J-Sign ... and potential instability ... pratikorho #Positive ... clinical #video #msk #orthopedics
Sulcus Sign on Shoulder Exam

Positive sulcus sign in a shoulder with multidirectional instability.

Downward force applied at
Shoulder Exam Positive ... multidirectional instability ... clinical #video #msk #orthopedics
Watson's Test for Scapholunate Instability

1) The examiner places a thumb over the scaphoid tubercle, applying dorsal
for Scapholunate Instability ... pressure. 2) The wrist ... is considered a positive ... #wrist #clinical ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Ulnar Fovea Sign Test for Fovea Disruption

Useful for patients with pain along the ulnar aspect of
aspect of the wrist ... flexion with the wrist ... in the neutral position ... The test is positive ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
affects proximal portion ... lead to carpal instability ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... follow-up with PCP or orthopedics ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist
Sulcus Sign - Inferior Glenohumeral Instability

To test inferior glenohumeral stability place traction on the humerus with
Inferior Glenohumeral Instability ... is considered a positive ... with inferior instability ... #Glenohumeral #Instability ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Sulcus Sign Test - Inferior Glenohumeral Instability

To test inferior glenohumeral stability place traction on the humerus
Inferior Glenohumeral Instability ... is considered a positive ... with inferior instability ... #Glenohumeral #Instability ... #sports #msk #orthopedics