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The Posterior Shoulder Impingement Test helps assess for internal impingement caused by contact between the rotator cuff and the posterosuperior glenoid during abduction and external rotation. #PhysioTherapy #ShoulderExam #SportsMedicine #PhysicalExam #Orthopedics

The AC joint helps coordinate movement of the shoulder girdle and allows the scapula + clavicle to move together during overhead activities. Despite its small size, it plays a major role in shoulder function #MedEd #ShoulderAnatomy #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #Anatomy

🔍 The Posterior Drawer Test helps assess posterior glenohumeral instability by evaluating posterior translation of the humeral head relative to the glenoid. #ShoulderPain #SportsMedicine #ShoulderExam #PhysicalExamination #Orthopedics

The greater trochanter is a large bony prominence of the proximal femur that serves as the attachment site for the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and several deep hip rotator muscles. #Anatomy #MedEd #Physiotherapy #Orthopedics #SportsMedicine

The Nikolsky Sign is present when slight tangential pressure causes the superficial epidermis to shear away from the underlying skin #EmergencyMedicine #Dermatology #PhysicalExam #PemphigusVulgaris #MedicalEducation

The deep fibular nerve supplies the anterior compartment of the leg and provides sensation to the first dorsal web space between the great toe and second toe. #Anatomy #Neurology #Trauma #SportsMedicine #MedicalEducation

subtle posterior displacement of the tibia when the knee is flexed to 90° can be a key clue to PCL tear. The Posterior Sag Sign is one of the most reliable physical exam findings for identifying PCL tear #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #KneeInjury #PhysicalExam #MusculoskeletalMedicine

The Posterior Radiocapitellar Subluxation Test evaluates for posterior subluxation of the radiocapitellar joint during forearm supination and valgus stress. #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #ElbowPain #PhysicalExamination #MedicalEducation

🚑 An isolated lateral malleolus fracture is the most common ankle fracture encountered in emergency and sports medicine. #Radiology #SportsMedicine #EmergencyMedicine #Orthopedics #Musculoskeletal

Costovertebral angle tenderness is a classic physical exam finding associated with renal pathology, especially pyelonephritis. #PhysicalExam #EmergencyMedicine #ClinicalSkills #MedicalEducation #PhysicalExam

🦴 The ankle joint is a complex hinge joint formed by the tibia, fibula, and talus that provides stability while allowing powerful motion for walking, running, and jumping. #anatomy #medicaleducation #orthopedics #sportsmedicine #emergencymedicine #AnklePain

Posterior Labrum Test evals for posterior hip labral tear by placing the hip into abduction, external rotation, and extension while assessing for pain or mechanical symptoms. #SportsMedicine #HipPain #PhysicalExam #Orthopedics #Musculoskeletal

🦝 Raccoon eyes are a classic physical exam finding associated with basilar skull fractures and craniofacial trauma. #EmergencyMedicine #Trauma #PhysicalExam #Surgery #clinicalSkills

🔥 Posterior hip pain reproduced with extension, abduction, and external rotation may suggest posterior hip impingement or posterior labral pathology. #SportsMedicine #HipPain #PhysicalExam #Orthopedics #Musculoskeletal

A Boxer’s fracture is a fracture of the 5th metacarpal neck, most commonly caused by striking an object with a closed fist. 👊 Read More: wikism.org/Boxers_Fract... #Trauma #Radiology #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #EmergencyMedicine

The Weber Test is a classic bedside hearing assessment where a vibrating tuning fork is placed on the midline of the forehead to evaluate sound lateralization. #HearingLoss #ENT #PhysicalExam #Neurology #MedicalEducation

The Posterior Drawer Test is one of the most important physical exam maneuvers for evaluating posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries and posterior knee instability. #sportsmedicine #kneepain #orthopedics #physicalexam #KneePain

The Posterior Capsular Tightness Test compares internal rotation side-to-side while stabilizing the scapula to assess posterior shoulder restriction. Save this for your shoulder exam review. Link in bio. #SportsMedicine #ShoulderExam #Orthopedics #PhysicalExam #MedicalEducation

Weakness with the “OK” sign can indicate Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome — a motor neuropathy affecting the anterior interosseous branch of the median nerve.  #Neurology #SportsMedicine #Neurology #Orthopedics #MedicalEducation Anatomy

The Posterior Apprehension Test evals for posterior shoulder instability & glenoid labral pathology. Reproduction of pain, apprehension, or instability with posteriorly directed force is a positive test #SportsMedicine #PhysicalExam #Orthopedics #ShoulderPain #ClinicalSkills

Weakness with resisted forearm pronation while the elbow is flexed may indicate dysfunction of the pronator quadratus and possible anterior interosseous nerve syndrome. #SportsMedicine #PhysicalExam #Anatomy #Neurology #Orthopedics

This axial CT image demonstrates a stab wound to the abdomen. Read: mededcases.com/multiple-abd... #EmergencyMedicine #Trauma #Surgery #MedicalEducation #Radiology

👣 A subtle widening between the 1st and 2nd toes can be an important clue to a serious midfoot injury. The Gap Sign is associated with Lisfranc injuries and may reflect instability through the tarsometatarsal complex. #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #PhysicalExam #EmergencyMedicine #Podiatry

A “Popeye deformity” classically occurs after rupture of the long head of the biceps tendon, causing distal retraction of the muscle belly #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #PhysicalExam #EmergencyMedicine #Anatomy

The rotator cuff is made up of 4 muscles that stabilize the shoulder, coordinate upper extremity movement Dysfunction of the rotator cuff leads to pain, weakness, impingement, and tendon tears #RotatorCuff #ShoulderAnatomy #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #MSKMedicine

🖐️ The Pollock Test helps evaluate ulnar nerve dysfunction by assessing flexor digitorum profundus function of the ring and little fingers Weakness w resisted DIP flexion suggests cubital tunnel syndrome/ulnar neuropathy #ClinicalSkills #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #PhysicalExam #MedicalEducation

Painful snapping on the lateral side of elbow may be caused by radiocapitellar plica impingement Radiocapitellar Plica Impingement Test reproduces symptoms through elbow motion & forearm rotation to identify synovial plica #Radiology #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #PhysicalExam #MedicalEducation

The sternum serves as the central attachment point for the ribs and clavicles while protecting the heart, lungs, and great vessels within the thorax. #anatomy #medicaleducation #orthopedics #sportsmedicine #emergencymedicine

Koplik spots are bluish-white lesions on the buccal mucosa and are considered pathognomonic for measles. Recognizing them early can help with rapid diagnosis and isolation Typically appear 1–2 days before the cutaneous rash #MedicalEducation #EmergencyMedicine #Pediatrics #InfectiousDisease

The Plica Active Extension Test reproduces symptoms of medial synovial plica. The patient rapidly and actively extends the knee while seated. Reproduction of pain along the anterior or medial knee is considered a positive finding #SportsMedicine #KneePain #PhysicalExam #Orthopedics #MedEd

The extrinsic hand muscles originate in the forearm: grip strength, wrist motion, finger flexion, finger extension Pathology includee lateral epicondylitis, De Quervain tenosynovitis, trigger finger, and tendon overuse injuries #HandAnatomy #SportsMedicine #Anatomy #PhysicalTherapy #Orthopedics

Visible neck veins can be an important clue to elevated central venous pressure & cardiac disease. JVD is associated with conditions such as congestive heart failure, volume overload, pulmonary hypertension, and cardiac tamponade #Cardiology #HeartFailure #PhysicalExam #MedEd #EmergencyMedicine

The Plantarflexion Test may help identify posterior ankle impingement. 👣 Pain during forced plantarflexion may suggest posterior ankle impingement syndrome or an os trigonum-related pathology. #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #AnklePain #PhysicalExamination #FootAndAnkle

The MCP Joint connects the metacarpals to the proximal phalanges, plays a major role in grip strength, dexterity, and fine motor movement MCP joint pathology: arthritis, ligament injuries, dislocations, fractures, and inflammatory conditions #HandAnatomy #Orthopedics #SportsMedicine #Anatomy

🚨 Psoas Sign = Think Appendicitis 🚨 Pain with hip flexion against resistance or passive hip extension may indicate irritation of the iliopsoas muscle from an inflamed appendix. #EmergencyMedicine #Surgery #PhysicalExam #GeneralSurgery #MedicalEducation

The thumb UCL is one of the most important stabilizers of grip and pinch strength 👍 Have you ever injured your thumb playing sports or after a fall? Follow for more sports medicine and anatomy content — link in bio. #Anatomy #HandInjury #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #PhysicalTherapy

Plantar Dorsal Percussion Test may help identify interdigital nerve irritation. A positive test may indicate irritation or entrapment of the interdigital nerve. Pain is most commonly reproduced between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal heads #FootPain #Orthopedics #SportsMedicine #PhysicalExam #Podiatry

The Flexor Pollicis Brevis is one of the key thenar muscles responsible for thumb flexion, pinch strength, and fine motor control It works to support grip mechanics and hand dexterity during everyday activities and athletics #anatomy #orthopedics #sportsmedicine #physicaltherapy #medicaleducation

The Pivot Shift Test is one of the most clinically useful maneuvers for evaluating functional ACL deficiency Easiest to appreciate when the patient is relaxed, examiner applies combined valgus stress with internal tibial rotation #ACL #SportsMedicine #KneeInjury #PhysicalExam #Orthopedics