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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
capsule. collateral ligaments ... joint hinge joint ... flexionPIP ... joint = hinge joint ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Flexor Digitorum ... the edge of the table ... at the DIP may ... #Flexor #Digitorum ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Finger Examination ... interphalangeal joint ... the edge of the table ... extend at the PIP ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Approach to Joint ... • Tendon • Ligament ... e.g., congenital hip ... #Pain #MSK #rheumatology ... #differential #
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
Approach to Joint ... Pain - Arthritis Differential ... spine, shoulders, hips ... noninflammatory Signs ... #Diagnosis #MSK
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential ... ) • Shawl sign ... Syndrome: Fever, joint ... weakness + atrophy- Hip ... , finger flexors