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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
: Hyperflexion injury ... tender DIP joint ... flexion due to inability ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
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 ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Evaluate the injured ... Inability to flex ... metacarpophalangeal joint ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Anterior Interosseous Peripheral Nerve Injury 

Manifested as the inability to make the OK sign.

by Dr. Boby
Manifested as the inability ... OKSign #clinical #video ... physicalexam #msk #sports ... #neurology #orthopedics ... #Hand
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... instability and ... onto outstretched hand ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Extensor Digitorum Finger ... interphalangeal joint ... Inability to extend ... at the PIP is a ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... flexion at this joint ... Inability to flex ... at the DIP may ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... , acute carpal tunnel ... reduction using finger ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
for Scapholunate Instability ... for scapholunate instability ... examiner resists finger ... #Scapholunate #Instability ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Chronic distal radiocubital instability.
The function of this joint is the rotation of the forearm or pronosupination,
distal radiocubital instability ... ARCD instability ... #radiocubital #instability ... wrist #Wrist #msk #orthopedics ... #clinical #video