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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
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 ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... #rheumatology #
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
 •
JointHip Dysplasia ... Slipped Capital Femoral ... Patella (e.g., Tendon ... Deformity #Limp #MSK ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #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 #sports
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 #sports
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Approach to Joint ... Adjacent bursa • Tendon ... e.g., congenital hip ... slipped capital femoral ... #Pain #MSK #rheumatology
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
find the most tender ... joint. ... video #procedure #rheumatology ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #hip
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
an extreme rare case ... 3️⃣increased femoral ... 4️⃣core, and hip ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Orthopedics ... #Knee #msk