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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint hinge joint ... joint = hinge joint ... Hyperextension injury ... Complications include swan neck ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
the DIP joint ... : Hyperflexion injury ... DIP joint that ... splint of DIP joint ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... interphalangeal joint ... extend at the PIP ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Neuropathy Elbow ... wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... abduction → neck ... #physicalexam # ... sports #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... external rotation → elbow ... extensionneck ... #physicalexam # ... sports #msk #orthopedics
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
compare 1) Extend finger ... passively flex finger ... BunnelLittler #Test #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #msk #PIP
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, resist extension of the 3rd digit,
prone, resist extension ... digitorum muscle and tendon ... Video by Danielle ... #physicalexam # ... msk #sports #orthopedics
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis

Maudsley's test assesses for lateral epicondylitis. 
Lateral elbow pain with resisted third
Lateral elbow pain ... resisted third finger ... extension is a ... #PhysicalExam # ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, the patient attempts extension of the
Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow ... digitorum muscle and tendon ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... msk #sports #orthopedics
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
find the most tender ... joint. ... injection lasts longer ... Injection #clinical #video ... #msk #orthopedics