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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
reflex) Flexion ... indicating cervical injury ... #reflex #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... Hyperextension injury ... Complications include swan neck ... #MSK
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Forced flexion of the neck elicits a reflex flexion of the hips. It
of the neck elicits ... a reflex flexion ... of the hips. ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Video #neurology
FABER (Patrick’s) Test
Used to evaluate for hip and sacroiliac pathology:
 • Flexion
 • Abduction
 • External
and sacroiliac ... pathology: • Flexion ... #sacroiliac #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Sacroiliac Distraction Test

The examiner applies downward and lateral pressure to the bilateral ASIS , the effect
joint. ... injury dysfunction ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #hip ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
be clinically assessed ... : Hyperflexion injury ... in flexion due ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #MSK
Trendelenburg Gait: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Skeletal Pathology of the Hip
 • Arthritis
 • Congenital hip dysplasia
Pathogenesis and clinical ... Chondrodysplasia Neurologic ... Stroke • Root Lesion ... medial rotation • Sacroiliac ... signs #diagnosis #msk
Gaenslen's Test (Gaenslen's maneuver) for Sacroiliac Joint Injury

The patient dangles the symptomatic leg over the side
Joint Injury ... #Joint #Injury ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
full flexion - ... flex at the PIP ... flexion is limited ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #PIP
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
flexor contracture ... or sacroiliac joint ... Video via @open_michigan ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics