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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 ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
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 ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
the edge of the table ... extend at the PIP ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #extensor
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
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 ... Ultrasound can show ... tenosynovitis #msk ... #clinical #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #rheumatology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
: • 1400 new cases ... Presentation: Injury ... the legs and the extensors ... tested and if negative ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
little, or pinky, finger ... tendon, MRI or ultrasound ... subluxation #clinical #physicalexam ... #video #Orthopedics ... #Wrist #msk