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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... extension; flexor digitorum ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
to flex at the DIP ... partial or complete tear ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
partial or complete tear ... interphalangeal joint ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
metacarpophalangeal joint ... partial or complete tear ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Calf Muscle Hematoma on POCUS

50 year old male playing tennis felt a pop in his leg.
felt a pop in his ... Diagnosis: “Tennis ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports #labeled
Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings

Grading Ligament Sprains
l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
Pathomechanics and Clinical ... to detectable joint ... LowAnkleSprain #Sports ... #MSK #orthopedics ... Grading #Grades #Diagnosis
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
tend to bear the ... affects the knee hip ... #Degenerative #Comparison ... #Versus #MSK #JointDisease ... #JointPain #Diagnosis
Left Forearm Abscess on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Our patient was a 19-year-old male with past
Forearm Abscess on Point ... of the flexor digitorum ... This led to the diagnosis ... Forearm #Abscess #MSK ... #Clinical
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
long_brit) Case A 39-year-old ... This patient’s clinical ... exam findings and clinical ... This post will focus ... Due to their short