Urgent Bite 183 - Elson’s Test

Elson's test is an important test to know in urgent care.

 

Check out Elson's original paper.

Elson RA. Rupture of the central slip of the extensor hood of the finger. A test for early diagnosis. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1986 Mar;68(2):229-31. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.68B2.3958008. PMID: 3958008.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3958008/

 

Check out the OrthoBullets page

https://www.orthobullets.com/hand/6028/extensor-tendon-injuries 

 

 

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