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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 ... IPJoint #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 ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
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 ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #Hand
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
: Pathogenesis and ... femoral head onto anterior ... shearing injury -> Ligaments ... Complications: • Inability ... signs #symptoms #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
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
review alignment ... onto outstretched hand ... ), compartment syndrome ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay
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 ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
Lachman Test for ACL Injury

The patient lies supine and with the knee in ~20-30 degrees of
-30 degrees of flexion ... , hip in slight ... One hand supports ... #Cruciate #Ligament ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
C8 Elbow: • Flexion ... C8 Wrist: • Flexion ... " ± Horner Syndrome ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Anterior Shoulder