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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 3h

Hip or Groin Pain? 🦴🩺 The Stinchfield Test assesses pain during a resisted straight-leg raise. Reproduction of anterior hip or groin pain can suggest intra-articular hip pathology, but does not confirm a specific diagnosis. 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Stinchfield_... #HipPain #SportsMedicine #PhysicalExa

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 13h

Which tendon is most commonly involved in tennis elbow? 💪 A. Flexor carpi radialis B. Triceps brachii C. Extensor carpi radialis brevis D. Biceps brachii Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Lateral_Epic... #Anatomy #SportsMedicine #ElbowPain #TendonHealth #MedicalEducation

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 18h

🦶 Stabilization Test for High Ankle Sprain Compare pain during walking or a toe raise before and after applying athletic tape just above the ankle. 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Stabilizatio... #SportsMedicine #HighAnkleSprain #AnkleInjury #PhysicalExam #MedicalEducation

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 20h

Which bones form the ankle joint? 🦴 A. Tibia, fibula, and calcaneus B. Tibia, talus, and navicular C. Tibia, fibula, and talus D. Fibula, talus, and calcaneus Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #Anatomy #SportsMedicine #MedicalEducation #Ankle #Orthopedics

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Which term describes a fracture with three or more bone fragments? 🦴 A. Transverse fracture B. Greenstick fracture C. Comminuted fracture D. Impacted fracture Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #Fracture #Orthopedics #EmergencyMedicine #MedicalEducation #SportsMedicine

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Which action is performed by the pectoralis major muscle? 💪 A. Shoulder abduction and external rotation B. Shoulder adduction and internal rotation C. Elbow extension and forearm supination D. Scapular elevation and upward rotation Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link:

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🦵 Steinmann Test for Meniscus Tears 🔄 Steinmann I assesses pain with tibial rotation, while Steinmann II evaluates shifts in joint-line tenderness as the knee bends and straightens. These tests help assess suspected meniscal injuries as part of a complete knee examination. 🔗 Link:

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Squish Test: Assessing SI Joint Pain 🦴 The Squish Test applies compression across the pelvis to assess for sacroiliac joint pain. Reproduction of familiar pain supports SI joint involvement when interpreted alongside other provocation tests. 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Squish_Test #SacroiliacJoint #SIJo

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

What fracture is shown on this lateral knee X-ray? 🦴 A. Patellar fracture B. Tibial plateau fracture C. Distal femur fracture D. Proximal fibula fracture Link: wikism.org/Distal_Femur... #Radiology #Orthopedics #EmergencyMedicine #MedicalEducation #Fracture

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Which two structures articulate to form the hip joint? 🦴 Test your knowledge of hip anatomy! Leave your answer in the comments 👇 Link in bio: wikism.org/Hip_Joint #Anatomy #MedicalEducation #SportsMedicine #Musculoskeletal #MedStudent

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Barrel Chest 🫁 An increased front-to-back chest diameter gives the chest a rounded appearance. Classically associated with emphysema and chronic lung hyperinflation, it can also occur with aging. 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Barrel_Chest #COPD #Emphysema #LungHealth #PhysicalExam #MedicalEducation

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🧬 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome More than flexible joints! Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders associated with joint instability, stretchy skin, and easy bruising. Features vary by subtype, and joint hypermobility alone does not establish the diagnosis. 🔍 🔗 Link in

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🖐️ Osler Nodes: A Clue to Endocarditis 🔴 Painful, red-purple nodules on the pads of the fingers or toes are a classic finding associated with infective endocarditis. 🔗 Link in bio: wikism.org/Osler_Nodes #Endocarditis #PhysicalExam #MedicalEducation #EmergencyMedicine #ClinicalMedicine

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Which nerve provides motor innervation to the trapezius muscle? 💪 The trapezius helps move and stabilize the shoulder blades. Test your anatomy knowledge! Leave your answer in the comments 👇 #Anatomy #MedicalEducation #SportsMedicine #MuscleAnatomy #Shoulder

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Which nerve is most at risk with a surgical neck fracture of the humerus? 🦴🔍 A. Radial nerve B. Median nerve C. Axillary nerve D. Ulnar nerve 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Proximal_Hum... #Anatomy #ProximalHumerusFracture #Orthopedics #SportsMedicine #MedicalEducation

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Star Excursion Balance Test 🦶⭐ Balance on one leg while reaching in eight directions with the opposite foot. Reduced reach or poor control can reveal dynamic balance deficits associated with chronic ankle instability. ⚖️ 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Star_Excursi... #SportsMedicine #AnkleInstability #Physio

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Herniated Disc: When Back Pain Travels ⚡ A herniated disc can irritate nearby nerves, causing pain that radiates into an arm or leg, numbness, or weakness. 🦴 The location of symptoms depends on the affected nerve root. 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Herniated_Disc #SpineHealth #BackPain #Radiculopathy #Spor

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Which ligament runs along the posterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies within the spinal canal? 🦴 Test your knowledge of the ligaments that stabilize the spine! 🧠 Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #Anatomy #Spine #MedicalEducation #SportsMedicine #Musculoskeletal

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🦴 What is the diagnosis shown on this pelvic X-ray? A. Femoral neck fracture B. Acetabular fracture C. Pubic symphysis diastasis D. Intertrochanteric fracture Look closely at the hip socket and the area marked by the arrow. 🔍 Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #Orthopedics #Sport

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Which bone bears most of the body’s weight in the lower leg? 🦴 A. Fibula B. Patella C. Tibia D. Talus Test your knowledge of lower leg anatomy! Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #Anatomy #SportsMedicine #MedicalEducation #Musculoskeletal #BoneHealth

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🦴 Which finding is most characteristic of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome? A. Groin pain with catching or locking B. Lateral hip pain when lying on the affected side C. Pain radiating below the knee with numbness D. Posterior hip pain with prolonged sitting #HipPain #SportsMedicine #MedEd

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Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome - WikiSM (Sports Medicine Wiki)

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome causes lateral hip pain involving the gluteal tendons, trochanteric bursae, and surrounding soft tissues.

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Standing Flexion Test 🦴 The Standing Flexion Test compares movement of both posterior superior iliac spines (PSIS) as the patient bends forward. A traditionally positive finding occurs when one side moves upward earlier and travels farther. Interpret this finding alongside the history and broader e

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🦵 Squat Test for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Pain around or behind the kneecap during a squat can support a diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Squat_Test #PatellofemoralPain #KneePain #SportsMedicine #PhysicalExam #MedicalEducation

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🦵 Which of the following muscles flexes the knee? A. Vastus lateralis B. Rectus femoris C. Semitendinosus D. Vastus medialis Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #Anatomy #SportsMedicine #MedicalEducation #Musculoskeletal #Knee

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🦶 Which diagnosis best explains the finding indicated by the red arrow on this X-ray? A. Jones fracture B. Lisfranc injury C. Fourth metatarsal stress fracture D. Fifth metatarsal avulsion fracture Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #SportsMedicine #Radiology #FootPain #StressFr

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Which bones form the palm of the hand? 🖐️🦴 A. Carpals B. Metacarpals C. Phalanges D. Tarsals Test your knowledge of hand anatomy! Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Hand_And_Wri... #Anatomy #MedicalEducation #SportsMedicine #Musculoskeletal #HandAnatomy

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🖐️ The square wrist sign compares wrist thickness to width; a ratio above 0.7 is associated with increased risk. 🔍 🔗 Link in bio: wikism.org/Square_Wrist... #CarpalTunnelSyndrome #WristPain #PhysicalExam #SportsMedicine #MedicalEducation

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🖐️ Which pair of tendons is affected in De Quervain’s tenosynovitis? Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link: wikism.org/De_Quervains... #Anatomy #SportsMedicine #MedicalEducation #WristPain #HandHealth

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🦶 The Stabilization Test uses athletic tape just above the ankle joint to support the distal syndesmosis. Less pain with standing, walking, toe raises, and jumping after taping is a positive finding that supports a suspected high ankle sprain. 🩹 #SportsMedicine #PhysicalExam #AnkleInjury #MedEd

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🍊 Peau d’Orange: An Important Skin Clue Peau d’orange describes dimpled skin resembling an orange peel, caused by swelling around tethered hair follicles. 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Peau_d%27Orange #BreastHealth #Dermatology #SkinChanges #MedicalEducation #ClinicalMedicine

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🦴 The patella is embedded within the tendon of which muscle group? a. Hamstrings b. Quadriceps femoris c. Hip adductors d. Gastrocnemius 🧠 Test your knee anatomy knowledge! Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #Anatomy #MedicalEducation #KneeAnatomy #SportsMedicine #Musculoskeletal

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🩻 What type of fracture is shown in this X-ray? A patient presents with lower leg pain after a twisting injury. Look closely at the fracture line indicated by the red arrow. 🔍 🔗 Link in bio #Radiology #Orthopedics #EmergencyMedicine #SportsMedicine #MedicalEducation

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🦶 Which bone serves as the attachment site for the Achilles tendon? • Talus • Navicular • Calcaneus • Cuboid Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #Anatomy #SportsMedicine #MedicalEducation #FootAndAnkle #Musculoskeletal

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🦴 Which symptom pattern is most characteristic of lumbar spinal stenosis? • Leg pain that improves with standing upright • Leg pain that worsens with sitting • Leg pain with walking that improves with sitting or leaning forward • Leg pain that occurs only when lying down Spinal stenosis in

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🦴 Squish Test for SI Joint Pain With the patient lying supine, the examiner applies inward pressure at approximately 45° through the anterior superior iliac spines (ASIS), comparing pain and mobility between sides. 🔍 Pain reproduction or reduced motion on the affected side is a positive finding. I

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Which three bones fuse to form each hip bone of the pelvis? 🦴 🧠 Test your knowledge of pelvic anatomy! Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #Anatomy #MedicalEducation #Musculoskeletal #SportsMedicine #MedStudent

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🦴 Which muscle unlocks the knee to initiate flexion from full extension? A. Soleus B. Plantaris C. Popliteus D. Gastrocnemius Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #Anatomy #KneeAnatomy #SportsMedicine #MedicalEducation #Musculoskeletal

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🩻 An isolated diaphyseal radius fracture should prompt careful assessment of which joint for an associated Galeazzi injury? A. Radiocapitellar joint B. Distal radioulnar joint C. Proximal radioulnar joint D. First carpometacarpal joint 🔍 Look beyond the fracture—associated joint injuries can cha

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

💪 Which structure serves as the primary distal attachment of the biceps brachii tendon? A. Olecranon process of the ulna B. Coronoid process of the ulna C. Radial tuberosity D. Deltoid tuberosity 🧠 Test your knowledge of upper extremity anatomy! Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bi

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🩺 The Spurling Test helps assess cervical nerve root irritation. Reproduction of the patient’s familiar radiating arm pain supports a positive test—localized neck pain alone does not. 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Spurling_Test #NeckPain #PhysicalExam #SportsMedicine #MedicalEducation

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🦶 Which crystals are responsible for gout? A. Calcium pyrophosphate B. Calcium oxalate C. Monosodium urate D. Basic calcium phosphate 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Gout #Gout #Arthritis #JointPain #Rheumatology #MedicalEducation

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🖐️ Osler Nodes: A Clue to Infective Endocarditis ❤️ Tender, red-purple nodules on the pads of the fingers or toes? These findings can be Osler nodes—a classic clinical clue to infective endocarditis. 💡 Osler nodes are painful, while Janeway lesions are typically painless. Their absence does not rule

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🦴 Which two bones does the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connect? Test your knee anatomy knowledge! 🧠 Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #Anatomy #KneeAnatomy #SportsMedicine #MedicalEducation #Orthopedics

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🩻 Which finding characterizes a Colles fracture? A. Distal radius fracture with dorsal displacement or angulation B. Distal radius fracture with volar displacement or angulation C. Radial shaft fracture with distal radioulnar joint dislocation D. Proximal ulna fracture with radial head dislocation

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🦴 Which component of the intervertebral disc primarily provides resistance to tensile forces and contains the nucleus pulposus? Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #Anatomy #SpineAnatomy #MedicalEducation #SportsMedicine #Musculoskeletal

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🦵 Which activity most commonly reproduces pain in someone with Patellofemoral Pain? A. Squatting or walking downstairs B. Sitting with the knee fully extended C. Moving the ankle while the knee is relaxed D. Standing with the knee straight 💡 Think about how each activity loads the joint between th

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🦶 Squeeze Test for High Ankle Sprain 🩺 The examiner compresses the tibia and fibula together at the midcalf. Pain reproduced near the distal syndesmosis suggests a high ankle sprain. 🔗 Link: wikism.org/Squeeze_Test #HighAnkleSprain #AnkleInjury #SportsMedicine #PhysicalExam #MedicalEducation

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Dr John Kiel | Medical Education @mededcases.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🧠 Which neck muscle rotates the head to the opposite side and laterally bends the neck toward the same side when contracting unilaterally? Leave your answer in the comments 👇 🔗 Link in bio #Anatomy #NeckMuscles #MedicalEducation #Musculoskeletal #SportsMedicine

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