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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... terminal extensor tendon ... tender DIP joint ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... are not useful signs ... relaxation tend ... Positive #Abnormal #Clinical ... #Video #Signs #
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
clinical findings ... pre-determined etiology Signs ... /Symptoms/Complications ... #symptoms #pathophysiology ... #msk #orthopedics
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
: Pathogenesis and ... clinical findings ... injury -> Ligaments tear ... onto lateral hip Signs ... #symptoms #orthopedics
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
Woltman’s sign on ... Physical Exam 53-year-old ... phase of a deep-tendon ... Reflexes #Delayed #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
test for biceps tendon ... flexion elicits symptoms ... SLAP tear. 1) ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #sports
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Pathogenesis, clinical ... strength of muscle, tendon ... Dislocation #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology
CREST Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

CALCINOSIS (BB-sized, hard nodules in fingers)
RAYNAUD'S Phenomenon
ESOPHAGEAL DYSMOTILITY
SCLERODACTYLY (thickening and tightening
CREST Syndrome: ... Clinical Findings ... nodules in fingers ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Signs ... #Symptoms
Problem Representation

An evolving summary of a patient’s clinical presentation that strives to identify 
(1) Clinical syndrome
of a patient’s clinical ... syndrome (signs ... /symptoms), (2) ... • One-liner at start ... • Educating a team
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... #reflex #clinical ... #hand #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics