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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
' Test for Hip Flexure ... assesses for hip flexure ... hip is maximally flexed ... contralateral leg flexes ... Video via @open_michigan
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Flexor Tenosynovitis ... The clinical diagnosis ... held in slight flexion ... Pickens, MD #Flexor ... Sign #Hand #MSK #Diagnosis
Positive Babinski Reflex with dorsiflexion of the big toe after stroking the sole of the foot.
This
dorsiflexion of the big ... gives way to a flexor ... via Allie Christie
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
preventing full flexion ... joint & passively flex ... finger at PIP 2) Flex ... MCP & passively flex ... but not w/MCP flexion
Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis or Trigger Finger on Physical Exam

Dr. Sergi Barrera @dr.sergibarrera

#TriggerFinger #Trigger #Finger #Stenosing #flexor
Stenosing Flexor ... Finger #Stenosing #flexor
Calf Muscles - Posterior Compartment - Superficial and Deep Leg Muscles
 - Gastrocnemius
 - Plantaris
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Tibialis posterior - Flexor ... Digitorum Longus - Flexor
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
-80 degrees of flexion ... enable extension; flexor ... 120 degrees of flexion ... enable extension; flexor ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
hip is maximally flexed ... contralateral leg flexes ... positive for hip flexor ... Thomas #Test #Hip #Flexure ... #Flexor #contracture
Posterior Ankle Impingement (Os Trigonum) Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Os trigonum which has marrow
worse upon plantar flexion ... Tenosynovitis flexor ... longus Differential diagnosis ... limits plantar flexion ... clinical #Radiology #diagnosis
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... Sign • Passively flex ... and legs will flex ... #Meningitis #diagnosis ... #Specificity #diagnosis