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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint hinge joint ... ; flexor digitorum ... joint = hinge joint ... splint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... interphalangeal joint ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics ... #extensor #digitorum
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
, the extension ... be clinically assessed ... splint of DIP joint ... jointOrtho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... to flex at the DIP ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
length below the pelvic ... joint. ... injection lasts longer ... Bursa #Injection #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Gaenslen's Test (Gaenslen's maneuver) for Sacroiliac Joint Injury

The patient dangles the symptomatic leg over the side
stabilizes the pelvis ... extension to the ... #sacroiliitis #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Hemoperitoneum from ruptured spleen - Pelvic Window
30's female. No PMH/Not pregnant. Low BP/tachy presents with syncope.
tripped over dog and hit ... Key Point: Significant ... Hemoperitoneum #clinical ... #ultrasound #pocus ... #trauma #Pelvic
Hemoperitoneum and Hemothorax from ruptured spleen - Perihepatic Window
30's female. No PMH/Not pregnant. Low BP/tachy presents
tripped over dog and hit ... Key Point: Significant ... Rebleeding in abdominal ... Hemoperitoneum #Hemothorax #clinical ... #ultrasound #pocus
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
little, or pinky, finger ... whether through trauma ... tendon, MRI or ultrasound ... #subluxation #clinical ... Orthopedics #Wrist #msk