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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings

Grading Ligament Sprains
l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
Low Ankle Sprain ... to detectable joint ... LowAnkleSprain #Sports ... #MSK #orthopedics ... Grading #Grades #Diagnosis
Sacroiliac Distraction Test

The examiner applies downward and lateral pressure to the bilateral ASIS , the effect
Sacroiliac Distraction Test ... injury dysfunction ... #SIJoint #Joint ... #physicalexam #hip ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Webber Ankle Injury Classification

A: In a Supination-Adduction injury the fibula breaks first, with a fracture below
Webber Ankle Injury ... are broken the joint ... These injuries are caused ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics ... #Webber #Ankle
Causes of Bone/Joint Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
Vaso-occlusive pain:
 • Mechanism: ischemic pain
 • Can present
Causes of Bone/Joint ... predispose to other orthopedic ... common sites: hip ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #hematology
Gaenslen's Test (Gaenslen's maneuver) for Sacroiliac Joint Injury

The patient dangles the symptomatic leg over the side
for Sacroiliac Joint ... Injury The patient ... applies passive hip ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

With the patient lying supine, the examiner palpates the
palpates the meniscal joint ... the leg from the ankle ... indicate a meniscal injury ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
anterior chest wall, parts ... Diagnosis: ... Rule out other causes ... blockers had the best ... SAPHO #Syndrome #Rheumatology
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... cervical spine injury ... open fracture of ankle ... joint/leg • BUCK ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... pressure to the point ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... tibia/fibula) and hip ... • Diagnosis: