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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... joint hinge joint ... joint = hinge joint ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to ... be clinically assessed ... tender DIP joint ... joint, maintain ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Pace Maneuver for Piriformis Syndrome

With the patient's hips and needs flexed to 90 degrees, the patient
for Piriformis Syndrome ... The test is positive ... #clinical #video ... lumbar #sciatica #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
for Piriformis Syndrome ... Flex the hip ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics
Sacroiliac Distraction Test

The examiner applies downward and lateral pressure to the bilateral ASIS , the effect
anterior sacroiliac joint ... indicating SI Joint ... #SIJoint #Joint ... #clinical #video ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Thessaly Test for Knee Meniscal Tear

The test is positive if there is medial or lateral joint
Thessaly Test for ... medial or lateral joint ... #Injury #Tear #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Joint Test on Physical ... joint preventing ... to do with both hands ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #PIP
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... flexes at the knee and ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
Degenerative joint ... Inflammatory Joint ... • Moving the joint ... affects the knee hip ... Comparison #Versus #MSK
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Rotation) Flex the hip ... internally rotate the hip ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics