Capsular Patterns Of Extremity Joints

Question 1

Maximum loss of external rotation

Moderate loss of abduction

Minimum loss of internal rotation

Answer 1

Shoulder (glenohumeral jt)

Question 2

Flexion loss is greater than extension loss

Answer 2

Elbow complex

Question 3

Full and painless

Equally Restricted in pronation and supination in presence of elbow restrictions

Answer 3

Forearm

Question 4

Equal restrictions in flexion and extension

Answer 4

Wrist

Question 5

Abduction and extension restrictions

Answer 5

Carpometacarpal joint 1

Question 6

Equally restricted in all directions

Answer 6

Carpometacarpal jt 2 to 5

Question 7

Flexion loss is greater than extension loss

Answer 7

Upper extremity digits

Question 8

Maximum loss of internal rotation, flexion, abduction

Minimal loss of extension

Answer 8

Hip

Question 9

Flexion loss is greater than extension loss

Answer 9

Knee ( tibiofemoral jt )

Question 10

Plantarflexion loss is greater than extension loss

Answer 10

Ankle aka talocrural jt

Question 11

Restricted varus motion

Answer 11

Subtalar joint

Question 12

Restricted dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, abduction, and medial rotation

Answer 12

Midtarsal joint

Question 13

Extension loss is greater than flexion

Answer 13

Metatarsalphalangeal joint 1

Question 14

Variable, tend toward flexion restriction

Answer 14

Metatarsalphalangeal joint 2 to 5

Question 15

Tend toward extension restriction

Answer 15

Interphalangeal joints