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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... , the extension ... of the terminal extensor ... : Hyperflexion injury ... immobilize • Splint: Extension
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint hinge joint ... joint = hinge joint ... Hyperextension injury ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger
Spinal Cord Injury by Nerve Root Levels
Spinal Root	Sensory	Motor	Reflex
C4	Acromioclavicular Joint	Respiration	None
C5	Radial Antecubital Fossa	Elbow Flexion	Biceps Reflex
C6	Dorsal Thumb	Wrist Extension	Brachioradialis Reflex
C7	Dorsal
Spinal Cord Injury ... Elbow Extension ... Finger Flexion ... Anterior Medial Thigh Hip ... #SpinalCord #Injury
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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Fractures • Finger ... Fractures • Extension ... Thumb flexion at IP ... at DIP joint ... Scissors #Nerve #Injury
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... the edge of the table ... extend at the PIP ... #Elsons #Test #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
compare 1) Extend finger ... passively flex finger ... limited in MCP extension ... tight PIPJ in MCP extension ... BunnelLittler #Test #PhysicalExam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, C8 (radial) Finger ... Supinator - C5, C6 • Finger ... characteristic "waiter's tip ... spared in this injury ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Stress Test in LCL Injury ... Interesting knee injury ... injury, we are ... able to perform ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam
Acute Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s Ear): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Pathogens = Pseudomonas aeruginosa (most common opportunistic), Staphylococcus,
Staphylococcus, other gram negatives ... Immunocompromized (HIV ... cotton swaps, finger ... hair pins) -> Injury
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
of the lung to injury ... listed in the table ... left in order of relative ... findings of NSIP, UIP ... , OP and LIP have