Elsons Test

Other Names

• Elson Extensor Tendon Test
• Elson's Test
• Elson Test
• Elsons Test

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Purpose

Elson’s Test

Clinical example of Elson's Test

• Evaluate integrity of extensor tendon following PIPJ or DIPJ dislocation

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Description

• Patient is seated
• Their hand is resting on table with affected finger flexed to 90° at the PIPJ over the edge of the table
• Patient attempts to extend finger at PIP joint against resistance
• Positive test:
  • Weakness, suggests central slip extensor tendon injury

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Pathology

• Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
• Central Slip Extensor Tendon Injury

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Evidence

• Unknown

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See Also

• Finger Pain (Main)
• Physical Exam Hand
• External
  • Youtube video example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9HY0qXWUvE

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