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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... capsule. collateral ligaments ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #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 ... due to inability ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
: Pathogenesis and ... shearing injury -> Ligaments ... Complications: • Inability ... Fractures #msk #diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics
Finger Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be tested at zero and thirty degrees
stability can be ... thirty degrees of flexion ... stability can be ... thirty degrees of flexion ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
edge of the table and ... Inability to flex ... at the DIP may ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Lachman's Test of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) on Knee Examination

The Lachman's Test evaluates for a
Cruciate Ligament ... With the knee flexed ... to 30 degrees, stabilize ... the femur and pull ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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Flexion Paper ... Small muscles of hand ... OK Sign - AIN (Anterior ... at IP joint & flexion ... UpperExtremities #diagnosis
Gerstmann Syndrome
1) Finger agnosia - Inability to name their own fingers, affecting both sides
2) Right-left confusion
Gerstmann Syndrome ... 1) Finger agnosia ... differentiate right and ... (usually left) inferior ... #neurology #diagnosis
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... lunotriquetral ligament ... reduction using finger ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... Hip) - Diagnosis ... rotation) • Anterior ... on outstretched hand ... Affected hip and