24 results
Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Subtrochanteric region spans 5 cm distally from the
Fracture: Pathogenesis ... trochanter • Major traumas ... Causes: • Major trauma ... #Fractures #msk ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
Heel Strike Test for Femoral Fracture

The heel strike, an axial force on the femur, can be
fractures. ... Video via @open_michigan ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #Trauma
Log Roll for Femoral Fracture

With the patient supine a femoral log roll, internally and externally rotating
fractures. ... Video via @open_michigan ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #Trauma
Amsterdam Wrist Rules
Rules that dictate which patients require imaging based on the likelihood of wrist fracture
pain after any trauma ... Visible deformity, Tender ... Visible deformity, Tender ... #radiology #msk ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
Fracture of the ... direct blunt/force trauma ... weeks Urgent orthopedics ... compromise - Certain radiologic ... Management #Referral #Orthopedics
Fulcrum Test for Femoral Stress Fracture

The fulcrum test evaluates for femoral stress fractures.
The examiner places one
Femoral Stress Fracture ... stress fracture ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... terminal extensor tendon ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... wound and shaft femur ... skin traction in femur ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... a concomitant fracture ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Peroneal Tendon Dislocation on Ankle Examination

After recurrent ankle sprain.  Dislocation of the peroneal tendons requires
Peroneal Tendon ... of the peroneal tendons ... #Dislocation #Trauma ... msk #clinical #video ... #orthopedics #sports