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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... extension; flexor digitorum ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
partial or complete tear ... extend at the PIP ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Test - Flexor Digitorum ... partial or complete tear ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
terminal extensor tendon ... tender DIP joint ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
to flex at the DIP ... partial or complete tear ... #Hand #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 ... squeeze the calf and ... #Injury #ankle ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
Achilles Tendon Tear on POCUS (Labeled)

A 35yo male presents with ankle pain. Achilles tendon tear is
Achilles Tendon ... presents with ankle ... eccentric loading and ... clinical #ultrasound #msk ... #radiology #orthopedics
Hamstring Flexibility Test

Hamstring flexibility testing can also be performed with the hip and knee flexed to
performed with the hip ... and knee flexed ... but if not the angle ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
find the most tender ... an extended hand ... injection lasts longer ... #msk #orthopedics ... #hip
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
in the lunate ("tea ... no longer sitting ... sit in lunate "tea ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK