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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
or volar plate rupture ... dislocation, due to rupture ... dislocation, due to rupture ... Finger splint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
needs to be clinically ... tendon distal to ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... • Ortho consult ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Example of 4th wrist extensor compartment tenosynovitis, note marked synovial hypertrophy and effusion in the tendon
effusion in the tendon ... - MSK ultrasound ... #tenosynovitis ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #pocus
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
warm, swollen, tender ... for cell count, culture ... neuropathy so trauma ... get bacterial seeding ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Index finger including flexor tendon being viewed.  Note small fluid around the
Flexor Tenosynovitis ... including flexor tendon ... pain on passive extension ... #POCUS #MSK #clinical ... radiology #finger #ultrasound
Biceps Tendon Rupture and Hematoma on Point or Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Anticoagulated guy bruises to arm and
Biceps Tendon Rupture ... and Hematoma on Point ... or Care Ultrasound ... Biceps tendon rupture ... #clinical #MSK
Ruptured Achilles Tendon on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Case of the Week! 30 yo M presented
Ruptured Achilles ... Tendon on Point ... of Care Ultrasound ... #Tear #MSK #Clinical ... #POCUS #Ultrasound
Retained piece of glass on MCP joint on POCUS
Piece of glass at MCP joint after closed
of glass on MCP joint ... Glass attached to extensor ... tendon. ... FB #MCP #POCUS #clinical ... #MSK #ultrasound
Trigger Finger - Stenosing flexor tendon tenosynovitis

There is a change in the slip between the tendon
tenosynovitis ... perform active extension ... Ultrasound can show ... #tenosynovitis ... #msk #clinical #
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... whether through trauma ... , MRI or ultrasound ... #subluxation #clinical ... Orthopedics #Wrist #msk