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Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... evaluates for partial ... interphalangeal joint ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #extensor #digitorum
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
hinge joint; ROM ... = hinge joint; ... Hyperextension injury ... #Dislocation #IPJoint ... #Radiology #XRay
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
: Hyperflexion injury ... with axial load ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Evaluate the injured ... metacarpophalangeal joint ... may indicate a partial ... Video via @open_michigan ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
may indicate a partial ... known as Jersey finger ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Test #Jersey #Finger ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... subluxation The Extensor ... little, or pinky, finger ... #physicalexam #video ... #Orthopedics #Wrist