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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... common carpal bone fracture ... radius or ulna fractures ... #MSK
Fulcrum Test for Femoral Stress Fracture

The fulcrum test evaluates for femoral stress fractures.
The examiner places one
Femoral Stress Fracture ... femoral stress fractures ... Pain is suggestive ... a femur stress fracture ... Femur #Stress #Fracture
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
humerus; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... associated injuries: Fractures ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture ... with 5th finger pain ... Resolution: Splint fracture ... . 1 hr later, fracture ... #Finger #Fracture
Calcaneal Squeeze Test on Foot Examination

The calcaneal squeeze test evaluates for calcaneal injury, such as a
such as a stress fracture ... Pain is a positive ... calcaneus #Foot #heel #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Stork Test 

The stork test evaluates for a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis in the
for a stress fracture ... Pain in the lumbar ... Lumbar #spine #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Freiberg Infraction - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Sclerosis of the 2nd MT head with flattening of
Freiberg Infraction - MSK ... Controversy: Subchondral fracture ... • Pain worsens ... for secondary signs ... Differential diagnosis
Positive Posterior Drawer Test in Total Knee Arthroplasty 

73 yo M with hx of L TKA
Posterior Drawer Test ... Pain. ... + post drawer Xrays ... Intra-op: Fractured ... #TKA #MSK #physicalexam
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... Rib Fractures Rib ... fractures, though ... is required to fracture ... a lateral rib fracture