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Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Evaluate the injured ... finger for flexion ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #flexor #digitorum
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Flexor Digitorum ... may indicate a partial ... #Flexor #Digitorum ... #Jersey #Finger ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... evaluates for partial ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Finger #Hand # ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... indicating cervical injury ... clinical #hand #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
digitorum profundus ... digitorum superficialis ... Hyperextension injury ... with axial load ... #MSK
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
being tested is flexed ... examiner applies an axial ... for ligamentous injury ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #orthopedics #msk
Varus Stress Test for LCL Injury on Knee Physical Exam

The knee is examined in extension and
Varus Stress Test ... for LCL Injury ... extension and 20-30° flexion ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
: Hyperflexion injury ... with axial load ... that is fixed in flexion ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #MSK
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
extension, ipsilateral flexion ... rotation, provide an axial ... Radiculopathy #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Finger Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be tested at zero and thirty degrees
Ligament Stress Test ... thirty degrees of flexion ... Laxity indicates a partial ... Ligament #Stress #Test ... #sports #msk #orthopedics