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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
flexion due to inability ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
partial or complete tear ... interphalangeal joint ... at the PIP is a ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... at the DIP may ... partial or complete tear ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Inability to flex ... metacarpophalangeal joint ... partial or complete tear ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint hinge joint ... joint = hinge joint ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Finger Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be tested at zero and thirty degrees
Ligament Stress Test ... Radial collateral ... complete ligament tear ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
in the lunate ("tea ... styloid fracture, median ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament testing of the thumb is performed to evaluate
metacarpophalangeal joint ... collateral ligament tear ... #Finger #Hand # ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Jerk Test for Glenohumeral Joint Posteroinferior Instability

The arm is held at 90 degrees abduction and internal
Joint Posteroinferior ... across the body medially ... #physicalexam #shoulder ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
-60 minutes or longer ... tears) • Congenital ... ., congenital hip ... #Pain #MSK #rheumatology ... #differential #diagnosis