29 results
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
caused by disruption ... tender DIP joint ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Joint Test on Physical ... capsule cause of ... passively flex finger ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #msk
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
interphalangeal joint ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #extensor
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... to flex at the DIP ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
metacarpophalangeal joint ... #finger #hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #flexor
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
grip weakness caused ... compensates via MP joint ... video #neurology #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports #hand
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
coagulopathy, tumor ... Like in this case ... - parvovirus, HIV ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... approach #workup #differential
Sacroiliac Distraction Test

The examiner applies downward and lateral pressure to the bilateral ASIS , the effect
Sacroiliac Distraction Test ... applies downward and ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #hip #msk #sports ... #orthopedics
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
present both at rest ... -60 minutes or longer ... e.g., congenital hip ... #Pain #MSK #rheumatology ... approach #workup #differential
Piriformis Test

The Piriformis test evaluates for pain from sciatic nerve irritation caused by the piriformis muscle.
With
nerve irritation caused ... to 90 degrees and ... #Hip #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics