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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
: Hyperflexion injury ... fracture • ED Management ... Discharge with orthpedic ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... tendon), mallet finger ... tendon) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics
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 ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... • PELVIC BINDER ... Used acutely in management ... and continuous extension ... #management #hardware
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... Diagnosis and Management ... of dash board injury ... EXTERNAL ROTATION, EXTENSION ... other end of the table
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Infection - Viral (HIV ... Cast formation: ... fluid/Lactated ringers ... per day until stable
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... circumferential dressings/casts ... tibia/fibula) and hip ... after an acute injury ... gram positive and negative
Gaenslen's Test (Gaenslen's maneuver) for Sacroiliac Joint Injury

The patient dangles the symptomatic leg over the side
Sacroiliac Joint Injury ... the side of the table ... extension to the ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Trigger Finger - Stenosing flexor tendon tenosynovitis

There is a change in the slip between the tendon
perform active extension ... complemented with ultrasound ... Ultrasound can show ... msk #clinical #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #rheumatology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
papules, pustules, cysts ... soles, sides of fingers ... pruritus (e.g., fingers ... - Face, trunk, relative ... site of previous injury