14 results
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Positive Varus Stress ... Test in LCL Injury ... of the lateral collateral ... complete rupture and ... #PhysicalExam #Sports
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... capsule. collateral ... ligaments (prevent ... Hyperextension injury ... #Management #Hand
Elbow Valgus Stress Test for Medial (Ulnar) Collateral Ligament Stability

While palpating the medial joint line of
Ligament Stability ... palpating the medial joint ... elbow flexion and ... The test if positive ... #physicalexam #sports
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Classification of PCL Iniuries
 • Partial: Translation <
Posterior Cruciate Ligament ... point is present ... is positive with ... #MSK #Sports #pathophysiology ... classification #diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... auditory findings BPPV ... • Short-lived ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... #differential #diagnosis
Lachman Test for ACL Injury

The patient lies supine and with the knee in ~20-30 degrees of
ACL Injury The ... degrees of flexion, hip ... One hand supports ... The test is positive ... #Cruciate #Ligament
Gaenslen's Test (Gaenslen's maneuver) for Sacroiliac Joint Injury

The patient dangles the symptomatic leg over the side
for Sacroiliac Joint ... Injury The patient ... stabilizes the pelvis and ... positive for SIJ ... #orthopedics #sports
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Algorithm Radioactive ... specific, so if positive ... Key teaching point ... Check pregnancy test ... management options
Sacroiliac Distraction Test

The examiner applies downward and lateral pressure to the bilateral ASIS , the effect
applies downward and ... The test is positive ... injury dysfunction ... #physicalexam #hip ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
nociceptors -> Pain with rest ... manifestations; positive ... affects the knee hip ... > Stiffness is short-lived ... JointDisease #JointPain #Diagnosis