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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
, the extension ... joint needs to be clinically ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... onto outstretched hand ... extension • Possible ... #Sports #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Elson's Test - Extensor ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #extensor
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
no longer sitting ... extension • ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
FABER (Patrick’s) Test
Used to evaluate for hip and sacroiliac pathology:
 • Flexion
 • Abduction
 • External
and sacroiliac ... #hip #sacroiliac ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
examiner resists finger ... extension. ... #Instability #Hand ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... flexion and extension ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... #Sports #MSK
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
forearm supination → wrist ... dorsiflexion/finger ... #ULNT2 #ULTT2 #clinical ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
: Pathogenesis and ... clinical findings ... dislocation -> ... FemoralHead #Fractures #msk ... #symptoms #orthopedics