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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet finger, the extension ... of the terminal extensor ... immobilize • Splint: Extension ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
lateral slips of the extensor ... phalanx to enable extension ... central slip of the extensor ... phalanx to enable extension ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Clarke's Test (Patellar Grind Test)

Indicates Patellofemoral dysfunction.
 - Patient with knee in extension. Push posterior on
Patient with knee in extension ... of patella then ask ... Patellofemoral #msk
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Resisted shoulder extension ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #MSK
Mytomes - Segmental Innervation of Muscles
Shoulder	Abduction	C5	Axillary Nerve
Shoulder	Adduction	C6-C8	Thoracodorsal Nerve
Elbow	Flexion	C5	Musculocutaneous Nerve
Elbow	Extension	C7	Radial Nerve
Wrist	Extension	C6	Radial Nerve
Fingers	Flexion	C8	Median Nerve
Fingers	Abduction	T1	Ulnar Nerve
Hip	Flexion	L2	Nerve to Psoas
Hip	Extension	S1	Inferior Gluteal
Musculocutaneous Nerve Elbow Extension ... Radial Nerve Wrist Extension ... to Psoas Hip Extension ... Tibial Nerve Knee Extension ... #MuscleGroups #MSK
Achilles Tendon Rupture in Slow Motion

Caused by high speed knee extension with ankle dorsiflexion.

Dr. Boris Gojanovic
high speed knee extension ... #PhysicalExam #msk
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Pain with passive extension ... Criteria #Sign #Hand #MSK
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Physical Exam

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking
with flexion and extension ... clinical #video #msk
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
Nomenclature (NOT "Wuhan ... nickmmark #COVID19 #Cheatsheet
Varus Stress Test for LCL Injury on Knee Physical Exam

The knee is examined in extension and
is examined in extension ... video #sports #msk