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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