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Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Flexor Digitorum ... the edge of the table ... at the DIP may ... known as Jersey finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Digitorum Superficialis ... Finger Examination ... digitorum superficialis ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #digitorum #superficialis
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint hinge joint ... digitorum profundus ... digitorum superficialis ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for Hip ... Test assesses for hip ... One hip is maximally ... rises off the table ... #PhysicalExam #
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
compare 1) Extend finger ... finger at PIP ... flex at the PIP ... flexion is limited ... BunnelLittler #Test #PhysicalExam
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
Thomas' Test for Hip ... lays supine, one hip ... rises off the table ... is positive for hip ... #contracture #PhysicalExam
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Finger Examination ... the edge of the table ... extend at the PIP ... #Elsons #Test #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam
Trousseau's Sign in Hypocalcemia

Trousseau sign of latent tetany is a medical sign observed in patients with
metacarpophalangeal joints flex ... , the DIP and PIP ... extend, and the fingers ... #Hypocalcemia #PhysicalExam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
C8 Elbow: • Flexion ... C8 Wrist: • Flexion ... , C8 (radial) Finger ... Supinator - C5, C6 • Finger ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

The Trömner sign is commonly used as a clinical neurological examination for
patient partially flexed ... aspect of the tip ... causes flexion ... of all four fingers ... Video #Neurology #physicalexam