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Carpometacarpal (CMC) Joint: Thumb Basilar Joint
You’re evaluating a patient with thumb pain during gripping and pinching tasks, and you suspect the issue is more than just “wear and tear.” When…
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Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) Joint: Toe Joint
You’re watching your patient push off during the terminal stance phase of gait, and instead of a smooth roll over the big toe, they compensate…
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Q Angle (Quadriceps Angle): Knee Alignment Measure
When you’re evaluating a patient with anterior knee pain, one of the first things you’ll measure is the Q angle (quadriceps angle). It’s a quick,…
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Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Joint: Knuckle Joint
Your patient reaches for a coffee mug but winces as they try to wrap their hand around it. The problem may not be the wrist…
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Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) Joint: Finger Joint
You’re checking a patient’s hand after a minor basketball jam, and they tell you the middle finger won’t straighten. That’s a Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) Joint…
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Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) Joint: Fingertip Joint
You notice your patient’s finger just won’t straighten at the tip, despite reporting a seemingly minor injury from catching a ball. That drooping fingertip is…
