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Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with ... radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... #Forearm #Ulnar ... #Proximal #MSK
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
OK • Shoulder dislocation ... and dislocation ... • Elbow fracture ... shaft fracture ... neurovascular injury or clinical
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Embolism (e.g. fractured ... Trauma to Vessel (dislocation ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... joint needs to be clinically ... Finger deformity caused ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #MSK
Cozen's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

The examiner should stabilize the elbow with patient's forearm fully
with patient's forearm ... resisted wrist extension ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Applied from below elbow ... reduction of hip dislocation ... and continuous extension ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Cozen’s Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

Also known as the "resisted wrist extension test".  
With
resisted wrist extension ... and the forearm ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

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

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Shoulder abduction → forearm ... external rotation → elbow ... #ULNT1 #ULTT1 #clinical ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Sprain • Dislocation ... Lesion Bone • Fracture ... SoftTissue #Lesions #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes