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Clarke's Test (Patellar Grind Test)

Indicates Patellofemoral dysfunction.
 - Patient with knee in extension. Push posterior on
Grind Test) ... - Positive sign ... Patellar #Grind #clinical ... Patellofemoral #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Physical Exam

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking
Positive J-Sign ... Exam The J sign ... #J #Sign #Knee ... PhysicalExam #Patella #clinical ... #video #msk #orthopedics
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 ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
clinical findings ... Signs/Symptoms ... FemoralHead #Fractures #msk ... #signs #symptoms ... #orthopedics
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
clinical findings ... • + Tinel sign ... • + Froment's sign ... + Wartenbergs sign ... pathophysiology #signs
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
flexes at the knee ... and rises off the ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... to diagnosis scapholunate ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... onto outstretched hand ... #Sports #MSK
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... hip injuries. ... fractures, patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis
Trendelenburg Gait: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Skeletal Pathology of the Hip
 • Arthritis
 • Congenital hip dysplasia
clinical findings ... dislocation Iatrogenic ... Valgus position of knee ... causes #symptoms #signs ... #diagnosis #msk
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK