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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
rises off the table ... Video via @open_michigan ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
Thomas' Test for Hip ... rises off the table ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Test (FAIR Test - Flexion ... Internal Rotation) Flex ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
the edge of the table ... Inability to flex ... at the DIP may ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
joint capsule cause ... joint & passively flex ... flex at the PIP ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #PIP
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... Finger deformity caused ... that is fixed in flexion ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
Piriformis Syndrome Flex ... the hip to 90 degrees ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dislocation, due to EDS ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
causes spinal cord ... an involuntary reflex ... Video by Dr. ... Sign #Meningitis #Clinical ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
pulled up and flexion ... persistent in cases ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics