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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
fingertip) • Exam: Pain ... ) • ED Management ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
tender DIP joint ... : Pain control, ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
lies prone on the table ... raises off of the table ... , or with pain in ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
lies prone on the table ... raises off of the table ... , or with pain in ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
: Pain control ... • If stable ... DC with orthopedic ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... reduction using ... Chauffer unless unable ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
landed awkwardly coming ... injury, we are able ... complete rupture and ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Orthopedics ... collateral #ligament #msk
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
nociceptors -> Pain ... weight-bearing joints tend ... affects the knee hip ... #Degenerative #Comparison ... #Versus #MSK #JointDisease
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Adjacent bursa • Tendon ... mainly or only during ... e.g., congenital hip ... capital femoral ... #MSK #rheumatology
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... and Management ... Affected hip and ... other end of the table ... Femoral head is