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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
, the extension ... DIP joint needs ... : Hyperflexion injury ... splint of DIP joint ... #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
interphalangeal joint ... Inability to extend ... at the PIP is a ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... joint hinge joint ... joint = hinge joint ... Hyperextension injury ... #MSK
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
With the wrist flexed ... finger extension ... of the wrist is ... #Hand #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Anterior Interosseous Peripheral Nerve Injury 

Manifested as the inability to make the OK sign.

by Dr. Boby
inability to make ... OKSign #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #neurology ... #orthopedics #Hand
Chronic distal radiocubital instability.
The function of this joint is the rotation of the forearm or pronosupination,
this joint is the ... #radioulnar #wrist ... #Wrist #msk #orthopedics ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam
Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
(MCI) of the Wrist ... wrist extensors ... #Wrist #msk #orthopedics ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam
Posteromedial Instability on Knee Exam
This is what a knee with posteromedial instability looks like. Notice the
anterior drawer ... posteromedial injury ... #Knee #PhysicalExam ... #Injury #MSK #clinical ... #video #orthopedics
Load and Shift Test for Glenohumeral Instability

The load and shift test evaluates for anterior and posterior
glenohumeral joint ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
injured finger ... the isolated finger ... joint may indicate ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics