11 results
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
capsule. collateral ligaments ... joint hinge joint ... hinge joint; ROM ... of the extensor tendon ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
passively flex finger ... at PIP 2) Flex ... 3) If PIP flexion ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #msk #PIP
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... at this joint to ... at the DIP may ... known as Jersey finger ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... ULTT2 #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
consisting of finger ... flexion is known ... #Test #Reflex #neurology ... #orthopedics #msk ... #sports #IRR #Radial
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Extensor Digitorum Finger ... interphalangeal joint ... resistance against extension ... extend at the PIP ... #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 ... the table, knee flexed ... sacroiliitis #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Elbow Valgus Stress Test for Medial (Ulnar) Collateral Ligament Stability

While palpating the medial joint line of
palpating the medial joint ... degrees of elbow flexion ... Stability #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
of the fingers ... at the distal IP ... joints produces ... Sign #clinical #video ... #hand #neurology