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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
, the extension ... of the terminal extensor ... immobilize • Splint: Extension ... PIP joint • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Epicondylitis - Lateral: Focal epicondyle tenderness, decreased grip strength, pain with resisted wrist extension. Medial: Focal
resisted wrist extension ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Ortho #Sports #Epicondylitis
Positive Lachman test in ACL Injury

Here is an exam of a patient under anesthesia with an
exam of a patient under ... clinical #video #PhysicalExam ... #Sports #Ortho
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
phalanx to enable extension ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... splint • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Elson's Test - Extensor ... Digitorum Finger ... #Elsons #Test #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
the baby firmly under ... return to the extension ... First the neck extension ... This reaction starts ... Reaction #Reflex #PhysicalExam
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... pain with wrist extension ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
wrist flexion and extension ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
pain with wrist extension ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
musculocutaneous) • Extension ... C7 (median) • Extension ... C8 (median) • Extension ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam