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Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
partial or complete tear ... interphalangeal joint ... the edge of the table ... #Finger #Hand # ... #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
the edge of the table ... partial or complete tear ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... joint hinge joint ... joint = hinge joint ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
tender DIP joint ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... flexes at the knee and ... rises off the table ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Supraspinatus Tear ... to 30 degrees, and ... point the thumbs ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
metacarpophalangeal joint ... partial or complete tear ... #finger #hand # ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

The McMurray's test evaluates for meniscal tear.
With the patient
fully flexed, palpate ... the medial joint ... palpating the lateral joint ... clinical #video #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Supine Napoleon Test for Subscapularis Tear

The patient is instructed to place his hand on his belly
Subscapularis Tear ... instructed to place ... his hand on his ... physicalexam #shoulder #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
e.g., meniscal tears ... e.g., congenital hip ... #Pain #MSK #rheumatology ... approach #workup #differential ... #diagnosis #arthritis