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Amsterdam Wrist Rules
Rules that dictate which patients require imaging based on the likelihood of wrist fracture
Visible deformity, Tender ... Visible deformity, Tender ... radius #fracture #radiology ... #msk #orthopedics ... #diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
terminal extensor tendon ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Eichhoff's Test in de Quervain's Tenosynovitis

1) Patient makes a fist with fingers wrapped around the thumb
2)
pollicis brevis tendons ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #rheumatology # ... wrist
Radiocarpal Wrist Injection

Radiocarpal wrist injection. Often swelling is more prominent in inflammatory arthritis on radial side
Radiocarpal Wrist ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #procedure #msk ... #orthopedics #sports ... #rheumatology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
of the extensor tendons ... of the extensor tendons ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Popeye's Sign in Biceps Tendon Rupture

(bunching of biceps when the patient flexes his arm)

#Popeyes #Sign #Biceps
Sign in Biceps Tendon ... patient flexes his ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #sports ... #msk
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
find the most tender ... spot, approximately ... video #procedure #rheumatology ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #hip
Dorsal Foot Corticosteroid Injection

Uncommon dorsum of foot injection. Try to move fluid in tendon to see
move fluid in tendon ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #procedure #msk ... #orthopedics #sports ... #rheumatology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... box, pain with wrist ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK