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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... terminal extensor tendon ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... DIP joint that ... #MSK
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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JointHip Dysplasia ... Slipped Capital Femoral ... Patella (e.g., Tendon ... Deformity #Limp #MSK ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

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

1) Chronicity:
warm, swollen, tender ... Number of Joints ... Like in this case ... - parvovirus, HIV ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
buttock, if the hip ... raises off of the ... irritation or lumbar ... #physicalexam # ... msk #orthopedics
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
buttock, if the hip ... raises off of the ... irritation or lumbar ... #physicalexam # ... msk #orthopedics
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Framework Bone/Joint ... Slipped capital femoral ... Herpes zoster - HIV ... lower #extremity #msk ... #physicalexam
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... fracture of ankle joint ... stabilisation of femoral ... ill-development of lumbar ... BOSTON BRACE: For lumbar
Extreme Patellofemoral Joint Instability (PFJI)

In this video you can see an extreme rare case of bilateral
3️⃣increased femoral ... 4️⃣core, and hip ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Sports #Orthopedics ... #Knee #msk
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
What causes ECU ... the sheath can cause ... subluxation #clinical #physicalexam ... #video #Orthopedics ... #Wrist #msk