Capsular Pattern

Question 1

Shoulder (Glenohumeral) Joint

Answer 1

Maximum loss of ER
Moderate loss of Abduction
Minimal loss of IR

Question 2

Flexion loss is greater than extension loss

Answer 2

Elbow or Upper Extremity Fingers

Question 3

Full and painless

Equally restricted in pronation & supination in presence of elbow restrictions

Answer 3

Forearm

Question 4

Equal restrictions in flexion & extension

Answer 4

wrist

Question 5

Maximum loss of IR, flexion, abduction

Minimal loss of extension

Answer 5

hip

Question 6

Abduction and extension restriction

Answer 6

Hand: Carpometacarpal joint I

Question 7

equally restricted in all directions

Answer 7

Hand: Carpometacarpal joints II-V

Question 8

LE: flexion loss is greater than extension loss

Answer 8

Knee (Tibiofemoral joint)

Question 9

Plantarflexion loss is greater than extension loss

Answer 9

Ankle (Talocrural joint)

Question 10

Restricted varus motion

Answer 10

Subtalar joint

Question 11

Restricted dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, abduction, and medial rotation

Answer 11

Midtarsal joint

Question 12

extension loss is greater than flexion

Answer 12

LE Digits: Metatarsophalangeal joint I

Question 13

Variable, tend toward flexion restriction

Answer 13

LE Digits: Metatarsophalangeal joints II-V

Question 14

Tend toward extension restriction

Answer 14

LE Digits: Interphalangeal joints