Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... caused by disruption ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
β€’ PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... joint hinge joint ... joint = hinge joint ... Hyperextension injury
Gerstmann Syndrome
1) Finger agnosia - Inability to name their own fingers, affecting both sides
2) Right-left confusion
Gerstmann Syndrome 1) Finger ... name their own fingers ... - Inability to differentiate ... patient is still able ... Traumatic Brain Injury
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Stress Test in LCL Injury ... Interesting knee injury ... able to perform ... #PhysicalExam #Sports ... #Orthopedics #Knee
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Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
interphalangeal joint ... the edge of the table ... to flex at the DIP ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
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Causes of Bone/Joint Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
Vaso-occlusive pain:
 β€’ Mechanism: ischemic pain
 β€’ Can present
Causes of Bone/Joint ... predispose to other orthopedic ... common sites: hip ... β€’ Differentiate ... #diagnosis #causes
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
interphalangeal joint ... the edge of the table ... extend at the PIP ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
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Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
the most tender spot ... joint. ... injection lasts longer ... #msk #orthopedics ... #hip
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Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Superficialis Finger ... Evaluate the injured ... metacarpophalangeal joint ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
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Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... fractures: Don't cause ... deficit, still able ... Bilateral facet joints ... Classification #Orthopedics