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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Flexion and adduction ... of the thumb and ... #clinical #hand ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
. 2) Ask the patient ... to relax the hand ... of the thumb and ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
in flexion (blow ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #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 ... PIP joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon), mallet finger ... splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
in flexion (blow ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
T1 (ulnar) • Thumb ... T1 leading toc ... aracteristic "claw hand ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
gutter with MCP flexed ... 70-900 • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Boxers #Fracture #Thumb ... #Orthopedics #MSK