Capsular Patterns Flashcards
Temporomandibular
Limited mouth opening
Occipitoatlantal joint
Forward flexion limited greater than extension
Atlantoaxial
Limitation with rotation
Lower cervical spine
Limits all but flexion. Side bending=rotation > extension
Glenohumeral
Greater limitation of external rotation > abduction > internal rotation
Sternoclavicular
Full elevation limited, pain at extreme range of motion
Acromioclavicular
Full elevation limited, pain at extreme range of motion
Humeroulnar
Loss of flexion more than extension
Humeroradial
Loss of flexion more than extension
Proximal radioulnar
Limitation: pronation = supination
Distal radioulnar
Limitation: supination = pronation
Wrist
Limitation: flexion = extension
Midcarpal
Limitation equal in all directions
Trapeziometacarpal
Limitation: abduction > extension
Carpometacarpals 2-5
Equally restricted all directions