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Amsterdam Wrist Rules
Rules that dictate which patients require imaging based on the likelihood of wrist fracture
Visible deformity, Tender ... Painful balottement test ... Visible deformity, Tender ... fracture #radiology ... #msk #orthopedics
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... ) for Achilles Tendon ... #Rupture #Clinical ... PhysicalExam #Calf #Sports ... #msk #ankle #orthopedics
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... #Rupture #Clinical ... PhysicalExam #Calf #Sports ... #msk #orthopedics ... #ankle
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
capitate ("apple") should ... tea cup") which should ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... forearm supination → wrist ... #ULNT2 #ULTT2 #clinical ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... forearm supination → wrist ... #ULNT1 #ULTT1 #clinical ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Eichhoff's Test in de Quervain's Tenosynovitis

1) Patient makes a fist with fingers wrapped around the thumb
2)
pollicis brevis tendons ... Tenosynovitis #clinical ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics ... #rheumatology #
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
#Injury #ankle ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
Speed's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform a Speed's test flex the shoulder to 90 degrees with
Speed's Test - Shoulder ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics ... #biceps #tendon
Speed's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform a Speed's test flex the shoulder to 90 degrees with
Speed's Test - Shoulder ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics ... #biceps #tendon