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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... tendon distal to ... PIP joint • Ortho ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Example of 4th wrist extensor compartment tenosynovitis, note marked synovial hypertrophy and effusion in the tendon
Example of 4th wrist ... extensor compartment ... effusion in the tendon ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #pocus
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
extension • ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Management: Digital ... Finger splint • Ortho ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
flexion and extension ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
extension • Possible ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, resist extension of the 3rd digit,
") With the wrist ... digitorum muscle and tendon ... Tennis #Elbow #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, the patient attempts extension of the
") With the wrist ... digitorum muscle and tendon ... Tennis #Elbow #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics
Eichhoff's Test in de Quervain's Tenosynovitis

1) Patient makes a fist with fingers wrapped around the thumb
2)
pollicis longus and extensor ... pollicis brevis tendons ... Tenosynovitis #clinical ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... forearm supination → wrist ... #ULNT2 #ULTT2 #clinical ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics