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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... tendon distal to ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... that is fixed in flexion ... #MSK
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Synergy Test for ECU Tendinitis

With the patient's hand supinated, the examiner grasps
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... , the examiner grasps ... palpating the ECU tendon ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... #ULNT2 #ULTT2 #clinical ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... #ULNT1 #ULTT1 #clinical ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... MRI or ultrasound ... #subluxation #clinical ... physicalexam #video #Orthopedics ... #Wrist #msk
Retained piece of glass on MCP joint on POCUS
Piece of glass at MCP joint after closed
FB with flexion ... Glass attached to extensor ... tendon. ... FB #MCP #POCUS #clinical ... #MSK #ultrasound
Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis

50-year-old man, kidney transplant, with post-transplant diabetes. Inpatient for pneumonia. It evolves with delirium,
with mitt-type gloves ... pain with passive extension ... tenderness in the tendon ... MRI confirmed the ... #Hand #Finger #Clinical
Speed's Test on Shoulder Examination

With the arm straight out (elbow fully extended) at 90 degrees of
shoulder flexion ... in the biceps tendon ... tendinitis #biceps #clinical ... #video #orthopedics ... #msk #sports
Trigger Finger - Stenosing flexor tendon tenosynovitis

There is a change in the slip between the tendon
Finger - Stenosing flexor ... perform active extension ... Ultrasound can show ... #msk #clinical ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... preferentially affects the flexors ... the extensors of ... NMO-IgG (anti-AQP4) should ... , MOG-IgG test should