8 results
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... exclude Mallet finger ... • Finger deformity ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Joint Test on Physical ... compare 1) Extend finger ... passively flex finger ... BunnelLittler #Test ... clinical #video #msk
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint hinge joint ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Elson's Test - Extensor ... Digitorum Finger ... extend at the PIP ... #Finger #Hand # ... video #sports #msk
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture ... dog pulled on his ... the following best ... there was high pre-test ... clinical #ultrasound #MSK
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Digitorum Profundus Test ... to flex at the DIP ... known as Jersey finger ... #Jersey #Finger ... video #sports #msk
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
present both at rest ... -60 minutes or longer ... improves quickly with rest ... e.g., congenital hip ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
whispered voice test ... 512 Hz) Weber Test ... signals in the inner ... Noise trauma ○ MS ... zoster virus ○ HIV