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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
in the lunate ("tea ... sit in lunate "tea ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
fractures • ED Management ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Supraspinatus Tear ... and point the thumbs ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
O'Brien's Test - Labral Tear

To perform O'Brien's Test point the thumb down and flex the shoulder
Test - Labral Tear ... Labral #Labrum #Tear ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament testing of the thumb is performed to evaluate
Thumb Ulnar Collateral ... collateral ligament tear ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
O'Brien's Compression Test - Labral Tear

To perform O'Brien's Test point the thumb down and flex the
Test - Labral Tear ... Labral #Labrum #Tear ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Supraspinatus Tear ... and point the thumbs ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Synergy Test for ECU Tendinitis

With the patient's hand supinated, the examiner grasps
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... the patient's thumb ... ulnaris #Tendinitis #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports