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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 ... Hyperextension injury ... Complications include swan neck ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
interphalangeal joint ... extend at the PIP ... #Finger #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Evaluate the injured ... metacarpophalangeal joint ... #finger #hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... flexion at this joint ... to flex at the DIP ... #Finger #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Thessaly Test for Knee Meniscal Tear

The test is positive if there is medial or lateral joint
medial or lateral joint ... Tear #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... msk #orthopedics ... #sports
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

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

With the wrist prone, the patient attempts extension of the
stresses the extensor digitorum ... muscle and tendon ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... msk #sports #orthopedics
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
Yergason's Test ... ER, supination, elbow ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #msk #sports
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Neuropathy Elbow ... shoulder abduction → neck ... ULTT2 #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... sports #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
external rotation → elbow ... extension → neck ... ULTT1 #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... sports #msk #orthopedics