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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
be clinically assessed ... tender DIP joint ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... joint hinge joint ... joint = hinge joint ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Joint Test on Physical ... passively flex finger ... to do with both hands ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #PIP
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
to 30 degrees, and ... point the thumbs ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
interphalangeal joint ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #extensor
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... to flex at the DIP ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
present both at rest ... -60 minutes or longer ... improves quickly with rest ... ., congenital hip ... #Pain #MSK #rheumatology
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
metacarpophalangeal joint ... #finger #hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #flexor
Cross Arm Test of the Acromioclavicular Joint (Scarf Test or Cross Body Adduction Test)

The cross arm
Flex the shoulder ... to 90 degrees and ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Shoulder Apprehension and Relocation Test

The apprehension and relocation tests evaluate for anterior glenohumeral stability
With the patient
the glenohumeral joint ... the examiner's hand ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics