Capsular Patterns Of UE

Question 0

Elbow complex

Answer 0

Loss of flexion greater than loss of extension

Rotation full and painless except in advanced cases

Question 1

Glenohumeral joint

Answer 1

Greatest loss of lateral rotation
Moderate loss of abduction
Minimal loss of medial rotation

Question 2

Forearm

Answer 2

Equal loss of supination and pronation only occurring if elbow has marked restrictions of flexion and extension

Question 3

Wrist

Answer 3

Equal loss of flexion And extension
Slight loss of ulnar and radial deviation
Equal loss of all motions

Question 4

CMC joint first digit

Answer 4

Loss of abduction greater than extension

Question 5

CMC joint digits 2-5

Answer 5

Equal loss of all motions

Question 6

MCP and IP joints

Answer 6

Equal loss of flexion and extension

Restricted in all motions but loss of flexion greater than all other motions