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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... with a peripheral cause ... cause of AVS. ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Finger deformity caused ... Management: Pain control ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Management: Pain control ... • If stable ... DC with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... ) - Diagnosis and ... with rotation • Posterior ... elbow fully as a test ... other end of the table
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
lies prone on the table ... raises off of the ... table, or with ... #physicalexam # ... msk #orthopedics
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
lies prone on the table ... raises off of the ... table, or with ... #physicalexam # ... msk #orthopedics
Positive Posterior Drawer Test in Total Knee Arthroplasty 

73 yo M with hx of L TKA
Positive Posterior ... Drawer Test in ... Exam: Stable varus ... Intra-op: Fractured ... TKA #MSK #physicalexam
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
: ~25% cases. ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... Check hip and ankle ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... #Injury #msk #clinical
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... Central cyanosis ... assessment, is best ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis