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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... terminal extensor tendon ... tender DIP joint ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... joint hinge joint ... joint = hinge joint ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture ... dog pulled on his ... there was high pre-test ... #Finger #Fracture ... #ultrasound #MSK
Complete Rupture of Patellar tendon on POCUS. See the Normal and Ruptured.

EMUSS @emuss_uk

#Rupture #Patellar #tendon #POCUS
on POCUS. ... See the Normal and ... #comparison #clinical ... #ultrasound #knee ... #msk #orthopedics
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
interphalangeal joint ... extend at the PIP ... #Finger #Hand # ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #extensor
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... to flex at the DIP ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
nociceptors -> Pain with rest ... tend to bear the ... affects the knee hip ... #Degenerative #Comparison ... #Versus #MSK #JointDisease
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Adjacent bursa • Tendon ... present both at rest ... -60 minutes or longer ... e.g., congenital hip ... #Pain #MSK #rheumatology
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
find the most tender ... approximately an extended hand ... joint. ... rheumatology #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #hip
Finger Abscess on POCUS

This 40yo diabetic presents with 3rd MCP pain and erythema x 2d, now
POCUS This 40yo ... Here is his ultrasound ... What the best step ... tenosynovitis or septic joint ... #Hand #ultrasound