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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to ... tender DIP joint ... joint, maintain ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Sacroiliac Distraction Test

The examiner applies downward and lateral pressure to the bilateral ASIS , the effect
anterior sacroiliac joint ... indicating SI Joint ... #SIJoint #Joint ... #physicalexam #hip ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
Approach to Joint ... - parvovirus, HIV ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... #rheumatology # ... approach #workup #differential
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
Degenerative joint ... Inflammatory Joint ... affects the knee hip ... > Stiffness is short-lived ... Comparison #Versus #MSK
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Approach to Joint ... pain from: • Joint ... e.g., congenital hip ... #Pain #MSK #rheumatology ... approach #workup #differential
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... flexion at this joint ... Jersey #Finger #Hand ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Load and Shift Test for Glenohumeral Instability

The load and shift test evaluates for anterior and posterior
Load and Shift Test ... shift test evaluates ... the glenohumeral joint ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Load and Shift Test for Glenohumeral Instability

The load and shift test evaluates for anterior and posterior
Load and Shift Test ... shift test evaluates ... the glenohumeral joint ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
interphalangeal joint ... at the PIP is a ... #Finger #Hand # ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Gaenslen's Test (Gaenslen's maneuver) for Sacroiliac Joint Injury

The patient dangles the symptomatic leg over the side
for Sacroiliac Joint ... maneuver #Sacroiliac #Joint ... #Injury #SIJoint ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports