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Amsterdam Wrist Rules
Rules that dictate which patients require imaging based on the likelihood of wrist fracture
Visible deformity, Tender ... Painful balottement test ... ANY WRIST FRACTURES ... #radiology #msk ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... terminal extensor tendon ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #MSK
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... ) for Achilles Tendon ... Rupture #Clinical #Video ... #Calf #Sports #msk ... #ankle #orthopedics
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... ) for Achilles Tendon ... Rupture #Clinical #Video ... #Calf #Sports #msk ... #orthopedics #ankle
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Thomas' Test ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... a concomitant fracture ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
Syndrome Flex the hip ... internally rotate the hip ... lumbar #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics
Pace Maneuver for Piriformis Syndrome

With the patient's hips and needs flexed to 90 degrees, the patient
The test is positive ... Pace #Maneuver #Test ... Syndrome #clinical #video ... lumbar #sciatica #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Rotation) Flex the hip ... internally rotate the hip ... lumbar #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics
Heel Strike Test for Femoral Fracture

The heel strike, an axial force on the femur, can be
Heel Strike Test ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Heel #Strike #Test ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics