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Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Flexor Tenosynovitis ... (FTS) The clinical ... using Kanavel’s Signs ... Kanavels #Criteria #Sign ... #Hand #MSK #Diagnosis
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
clinical findings ... test • + Tinel sign ... • + Froment's sign ... + Wartenbergs sign ... pathophysiology #signs
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Physical Exam

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking
Positive J-Sign ... Exam The J sign ... shaped path with flexion ... #J #Sign #Knee ... #video #msk #orthopedics
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... the thumb and flexion ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... #reflex #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Index finger including flexor tendon being viewed.  Note small fluid around the
Flexor Tenosynovitis ... on POCUS Index ... reveal Kanavel’s signs ... Tenosynovitis #POCUS ... #MSK #clinical
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... patient to relax the hand ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... dorsum of the hand ... pain with wrist flexion ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
clinical findings ... pre-determined etiology Signs ... - No plantar flexion ... TendonRupture #diagnosis #signs ... pathophysiology #msk
Patellofemoral Syndrome - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Knee Pain with possible symptoms of 'catching'
- Pathogenesis and ... clinical findings ... loss of flexion ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #msk
Flexor Tenosynovitis

And of course don't forget Kanavel's Criteria:
1. Tenderness along course of finger
2. Symmetrical swelling of
Flexor Tenosynovitis ... And of course ... Flexed posture of ... Kanavels #Criteria #Clinical ... #Sign #Hand #MSK