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Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Flexor Tenosynovitis ... (FTS) The clinical ... using Kanavel’s Signs ... at rest. ... #Hand #MSK #Diagnosis
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... and adduct dorsal ... surfaces of hands ... #Syndrome #Wrist ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... and adduct dorsal ... surfaces of hands ... #Syndrome #Wrist ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... flexion and extension
This 66M w h/o DM2, renal transplant presented with severe volar hand and wrist pain x
with severe volar hand ... and wrist pain ... Flexor tenosynovitis ... to OR for I&D, carpal ... US @UAB_Sono #Clinical
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Thomas' Test ... at the knee and ... the table, the test ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
This 66M w h/o DM2, renal transplant presented with severe volar hand and wrist pain x
with severe volar hand ... and wrist pain ... Flexor tenosynovitis ... to OR for I&D, carpal ... US @UAB_Sono #Clinical
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... onto outstretched hand ... box, pain with wrist ... #TerryThomas #Wrist
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
clinical findings ... awakening • Medial hand ... • + elbow flexion ... test • + Tinel ... sign over cubital
Flexor Tenosynovitis

And of course don't forget Kanavel's Criteria:
1. Tenderness along course of finger
2. Symmetrical swelling of
Flexor Tenosynovitis ... And of course ... #Tenosynovitis ... Kanavels #Criteria #Clinical ... #Sign #Hand #MSK