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Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Test (Upper-Limb ... Neurodynamic Tests ... external rotation → forearm ... supination → wrist ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... Test (Upper-Limb ... Shoulder abduction → forearm ... supination → wrist ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
elbow, wrist and ... back of the arm, forearm ... space and the wrist ... not involve a wrist ... diagnosis #neurology #orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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variable gross wrist ... fracture, median nerve ... injury) • ED Management ... Radius #Fracture #Forearm ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Wrist #Scaphoid ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
fracture, median nerve ... injury • ED Management ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
swollen elbow and forearm ... posterior interosseous nerve ... DC with orthopedic ... Monteggia #Fracture #Forearm ... #Orthopedics #Proximal
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Exam: swollen forearm ... and wrist, limited ... pronation and at wrist ... Galeazzi #Fracture #Forearm ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Eichhoff's Test in de Quervain's Tenosynovitis

1) Patient makes a fist with fingers wrapped around the thumb
2)
Eichhoff's Test ... Examiner stabilizes forearm ... ulnar deviates the wrist ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #rheumatology #wrist
Golfer’s Elbow Test

While supporting the elbow and palpating the medial epicondyle with one hand, the examiner
Golfer’s Elbow Test ... the patient's forearm ... the hand at the wrist ... resists active wrist ... #physicalexam #orthopedics