Metacarpal bones form the structural framework of the hand and are critical for grip strength and fine motor function.
Fractures—especially the 5th metacarpal (“boxer’s fracture”)—are among the most common hand injuries
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The Bell Van Riet Test helps identify acromioclavicular (AC) joint pathology by loading the joint in a provocative cross-body position.
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The Pelvic Compression Test helps evaluate for Meralgia Paresthetica and works by reducing tension on the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
Relief of symptoms during sustained compression = positive test.
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The Pectoralis Minor Length Test assesses for shortening of the pectoralis minor and its role in scapular dyskinesis
Measure the distance from the table to the posterior acromion—greater elevation suggests a shortened pectoralis minor.
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Knee “giving out”?
Think patellar instability.
Recurrent lateral patellar displacement is often due to trochlear dysplasia, patella alta, or MPFL injury.
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Medial knee pain?
The Payr Test helps assess for medial meniscus pathology using a figure-of-four compression position.
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8 bones. 1 wrist. Do you know them all?
The carpal bones are arranged in two rows and are essential for wrist stability and motion.
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Losing balance when eyes close?
The Romberg Test checks proprioception by removing visual input. A positive test suggests sensory ataxia from posterior column dysfunction.
What diagnosis comes to mind?
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The dorsal carpal ligaments consist primarily of the dorsal radiocarpal, dorsal intercarpal, and dorsal ulnocarpal ligaments
Read: wikism.org/Dorsal_Carpa...
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Paxinos test evaluates the AC Joint as a cause of shoulder pain.
Read: wikism.org/Paxinos_Test
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTan...
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The patellar tilt test evaluates for patellofemoral pain.
Read: wikism.org/Patellar_Til...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtEx...
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Fall on an outstretched hand with wrist pain… 👀
Can you name this fracture?
Read: wikism.org/Scaphoid_Fra...
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The clamp sign helps evaluate for scaphoid fracture in patients with wrist pain
Read: wikism.org/Clamp_Sign
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od7q...
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The cyamella is a rare sesamoid bone located within the popliteus tendon
Read: wikism.org/Cyamella
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The patellar J sign evaluates for patellar maltracking.
Read: wikism.org/Patellar_J_S...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLuu...
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The patellar glide test evaluates for patellar hypermobility.
Read: wikism.org/Patellar_Gli...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX3y...
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The interosseous membrane of the leg is a dense fibrous sheet spanning between the tibia and fibula
Read: wikism.org/Interosseous...
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The patellar apprehension test evaluates for patellar instability
Read: wikism.org/Patellar_App...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_rF...
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Murphy’s sign evaluates for acute cholecystitis.
Read: wikism.org/Murphys_Sign
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWEf...
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The popliteal fossa is a diamond-shaped space located posterior to the knee,
Read: wikism.org/Popliteal_Fo...
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The patellar grind test evaluates for patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Read: wikism.org/Patellar_Gri...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g6U...
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The passive shoulder compression test evaluates for glenoid labral injuries
Read: wikism.org/Passive_Shou...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVXo...
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The piriformis stretch test evaluates for piriformis syndrome.
Read: wikism.org/Piriformis_S...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=397a...
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The passive knee extension test evaluates hamstring mobility and for hamstring strains.
Read: wikism.org/Passive_Knee...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGzs...
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The radial collateral ligament of the elbow originates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Read: wikism.org/Radial_Colla...
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The passive knee hyperextension test evaluates for mucoid ACL
Read: wikism.org/Passive_Knee...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCyx...
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A 24-year-old male presents after a high-speed MVC with severe thigh pain and deformity.
What are some acute or chronic complications of this fracture pattern?
Read: wikism.org/Femoral_Shaf...
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The passive hand stretch test evaluates for distal radius & scaphoid fx, hand compartment syndrome
Read: wikism.org/Passive_Hand...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OaM...
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