Capsular Patterns Shoulder/Elbow/Forearm Flashcards
1
Q
Shoulder
A
ER > Abduction > IR
2
Q
Sterno-clavicular/acromion-clavicular
A
Pain at extremes of range
3
Q
Elbow
A
Flexion > Extension
In early arthritis, rotation is painless
4
Q
Lower radio-ulnar
A
Pain with extremes of rotation
5
Q
Wrist
A
Flexion and extension equally limited
6
Q
CMC
A
Abduction and extension limited
Full flexion
7
Q
Thumb and finger
A
Flexion > Extension
8
Q
MP
A
More restriction in flexion than extension
9
Q
IP
A
More restriction in extension than flexion