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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... the thumb and flexion ... #finger #flexor ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... tendon) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
that is fixed in flexion ... fracture • ED Management ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
at the DIP may ... known as Jersey finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... open fracture of ankle ... Used acutely in management ... to the pelvic ring ... #management #hardware
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
approximately an extended hand ... longer. ... Injection #clinical #video ... rheumatology #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #hip
Hamstring Flexibility Test

Hamstring flexibility testing can also be performed with the hip and knee flexed to
performed with the hip ... and knee flexed ... but if not the angle ... Video via @open_michigan ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Trigger Finger - Stenosing flexor tendon tenosynovitis

There is a change in the slip between the tendon
Stenosing flexor ... one shown in the video ... #Stenosing #flexor ... tenosynovitis #msk ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
papules, pustules, cysts ... Stasis dermatitis - Ankles ... associated with signs ... planus - Wrists, ankles ... of extremities, flexor
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
: • 1400 new cases ... • 75-90% of cases ... preferentially affects the flexors ... • Bilateral signs ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management