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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
extension • Possible ... • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... joint needs to be clinically ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Elson's Test - Extensor ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
neck in slight extension ... ipsilateral flexion and ... Radiculopathy #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Varus Stress Test for LCL Injury on Knee Physical Exam

The knee is examined in extension and
is examined in extension ... and 20-30° flexion ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
pain with wrist extension ... radial styloid fracture ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... pain with wrist extension ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK