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The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
Scapholunate Instability ... for scapholunate instability ... examiner resists finger ... #Scapholunate #Instability ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
if concern for nodular ... Graves disease – ... Graves disease! ... Check pregnancy test ... workup choices AND management
Finger Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be tested at zero and thirty degrees
Ligament Stress Test ... collateral ligament stability ... collateral ligament stability ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports
Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolysis) - most frequently in the
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... S1 => Weakened stability ... (Stork test) ... vertebrae • CT - collar ... Spondylolisthesis #MSK #diagnosis
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Inability to flex ... #Boyes #Test ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... flexion due to inability ... fracture • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... Inability to extend ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... #diagnosis #management
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... known as Jersey finger ... #Jersey #Finger ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports
Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament testing of the thumb is performed to evaluate
Ligament Stress Test ... to evaluate for instability ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports