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PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... first two were on ankle ... and hindfoot fractures ... Management #EM #Ortho
Split, Fractured Patella on Knee Exam

30 years old male, 10 years post motorbike accident.  Split,
Split, Fractured ... Split, fractured ... #Knee #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #msk #orthopedics
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 ... : Extension splint ... PIP joint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... stabilized by splint ... of ankle joint/ ... knee • BÖHLER ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Medial Approach Knee Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection 

Landmark 1/3 to 1/2 way from top of patella. Find
area to inject and ... needle / syringe angle ... Corticosteroid #Injection #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... procedure #msk #orthopedics
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... Check hip and ankle ... CLINICAL: instability ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... #Injury #msk #clinical
Kleiger's Test for Syndesmotic Injury

Kleiger's evaluates for a syndesmotic injury. 
With the knee fixed, the foot
With the knee fixed ... #Injury #leg #ankle ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Hamstring Flexibility Test

Hamstring flexibility testing can also be performed with the hip and knee flexed to
performed with the hip and ... but if not the angle ... Flexibility #Test #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Flex the knee to ... Tendon #Injury #ankle ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

With the patient lying supine, the examiner palpates the
while manipulating and ... the leg from the ankle ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... msk #orthopedics