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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... of the index finger ... #finger #flexor ... clinical #hand #video ... #physicalexam #msk
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Superficialis Finger ... Evaluate the injured finger ... the isolated finger ... #Boyes #Test #finger ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Finger Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be tested at zero and thirty degrees
Finger Collateral ... valgus force to the finger ... varus force to the finger ... #Finger #Collateral ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... patient's middle finger ... middle finger. ... finger. ... Abnormal #clinical #video
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
known as Jersey finger ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Test #Jersey #Finger ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Tenosynovitis

And of course don't forget Kanavel's Criteria:
1. Tenderness along course of finger
2. Symmetrical swelling of
along course of finger ... Symmetrical swelling of finger ... the finger ... Criteria #Clinical #Sign ... #Hand #MSK #Diagnosis
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
fist is placed under ... anterior #cruciate #ligament ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Predicting a Difficult Airway
Prior to attempting intubation one should assess the airway. 
3-3-2 rule indicates normal
- 3 finger breadths ... - 3 finger breadths ... - 2 finger breadths ... thyroid notch & floor ... Preop #Anesthesia #Diagnosis
Wartenberg Sign in Ulnar Neuropathy

Abnormal abductor the fifth finger due to ulnar neuropathy ( weakness of
abductor the fifth finger ... #hand #pinky #finger ... #clinical #video ... physicalexam #neurology #msk ... #sports #orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
capsule. collateral ligaments ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK