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Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
elbow slightly flexed ... elbow fully as a test ... of reduction immobilizing ... FLEX, ABDUCT, EXTERNAL ... hip and knee are flexed
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Thomas' Test ... the table, the test ... open_michigan #Thomas #Test ... video #sports #msk
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Piriformis Test ... (FAIR Test - Flexion ... , Adduction, and ... Internal Rotation) Flex ... #physicalexam #msk
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Flexor Tenosynovitis ... held in slight flexion ... at rest. ... Pickens, MD #Flexor ... Criteria #Sign #Hand #MSK
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
Thomas' Test for ... the table, the test ... PT_yuu_mizu628 #Thomas #Test ... #Hip #Flexure # ... video #sports #msk
This is what a shoulder dislocation looks like on US before and after reduction. Focus on
before and after reduction ... Focus on the joint ... EM_RESUS #Clinical #POCUS ... #MSK #Shoulder ... Dislocation #Anterior #Reduction
Mytomes - Segmental Innervation of Muscles
Shoulder	Abduction	C5	Axillary Nerve
Shoulder	Adduction	C6-C8	Thoracodorsal Nerve
Elbow	Flexion	C5	Musculocutaneous Nerve
Elbow	Extension	C7	Radial Nerve
Wrist	Extension	C6	Radial Nerve
Fingers	Flexion	C8	Median Nerve
Fingers	Abduction	T1	Ulnar Nerve
Hip	Flexion	L2	Nerve to Psoas
Hip	Extension	S1	Inferior Gluteal
Thoracodorsal Nerve Elbow Flexion ... Nerve Fingers Flexion ... Ulnar Nerve Hip Flexion ... Gluteal Nerve Knee Flexion ... #MuscleGroups #MSK
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Diagnosis Algorithm 4 tests ... Cross-arm shoulder abduction ... after cross-arm test ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #MSK
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test ... preventing full flexion ... MCP & passively flex ... BunnelLittler #Test ... clinical #video #msk
Scapular Manipulation Technique for Reduction of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation (Left Shoulder)

The scapular manipulation technique focuses on
Technique for Reduction ... force than other methods ... 90 degrees of flexion ... Technique #SMT #Reduction ... #orthopedics #msk