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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
of the extensor tendons ... ), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
partial or complete tear ... Video via @open_michigan ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Index finger including flexor tendon being viewed.  Note small fluid around the
POCUS Index finger ... tendon being viewed ... tendon, supporting ... Tenosynovitis #POCUS #MSK ... #ultrasound #labeled
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
partial or complete tear ... known as Jersey finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis or Trigger Finger.
The middle finger is blocked in flexion and the effort /
Stenosing Flexor ... The middle finger ... and the effort ... #tendon #tenosynovitis ... #msk #clinical
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... Flexion and adduction ... #clinical #hand ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Partial tear of subscapularis tendon on POCUS
The partial tear (hypoechoic) area is clearly seen in the
Partial tear of ... subscapularis tendon ... And - it is not ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
compare 1) Extend finger ... finger at PIP ... to do with both hands ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #msk #PIP
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
terminal extensor tendon ... tender DIP joint ... that is fixed in flexion ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... flexor reflex) ... Any flexion of the ... relaxation tend ... Abnormal #Clinical #Video