Goniometry (Thumb)

Question 1

Thumb CMC ABDUCTION ROM

Answer 1

0-70º

Question 2

Thumb CMC Extension ROM

Answer 2

0-20º

Question 3

Thumb CMC Flexion ROM

Answer 3

0-15º

Question 4

Thumb CMC Adduction ROM

Answer 4

to 0º

Question 5

Thumb CMC Opposition ROM

Answer 5

The shortest distance between the skin crease formed at the MCP joint and the skin crease formed at the 5th MCP joint

Question 6

Thumb MCP Flexion ROM

Answer 6

0-50º

Question 7

Thumb MCP Extension ROM

Answer 7

0º

Question 8

Thumb IP Flexion ROM

Answer 8

0-80º

Question 9

Thumb IP Extension ROM

Answer 9

0-20º

Question 10

Thumb CMC Abduction Goniometer Alignment

Answer 10

1. Center fulcrum of the goniometer over the lateral aspect of the scaphoid or radial styloid process, so that the proximal and distal arms of the goniometer can be properly positioned over the long axes of the first and second metacarpals.
2. Align proximal arm with the lateral midline of the second (index) metacarpal, using the center of the second MCP joint for reference.
3. Align distal arm with the dorsal midline of the first (thumb) metacarpal, using the center of the first MCP joint for reference.

Question 11

Thumb CMC Extension Goniometer Alignment

Answer 11

1. Center fulcrum of the goniometer over the palmar aspect of the first CMC joint.
2. Align proximal arm with the ventral midline of the radius, using the ventral surface of the radial head and the radial styloid process for reference.
3. Align distal arm with the ventral midline of the first metacarpal.

Question 12

Thumb CMC Flexion Goniometer Alignment

Answer 12

1. Center fulcrum of the goniometer over the palmar aspect of the first CMC joint.
2. Align proximal arm with the ventral midline of the radius using the ventral surface of the radial head and radial styloid process for reference.
3. Align distal arm with the ventral midline of the first metacarpal.

Question 13

Thumb MCP Flexion Goniometer Alignment

Answer 13

1. Center fulcrum of the goniometer over the dorsal aspect of the MCP joint.
2. Align proximal arm over the dorsal midline of the metacarpal.
3. Align distal arm with the dorsal midline of the proximal phalanx.

Question 14

Thumb MCP Extension Goniometer Alignment

Answer 14

1. Center fulcrum of the goniometer over the dorsal aspect of the MCP joint.
2. Align proximal arm over the dorsal midline of the metacarpal.
3. Align distal arm with the dorsal midline of the proximal phalanx.

Question 15

Thumb IP Flexion Goniometer Alignment

Answer 15

1. Center fulcrum of the goniometer over the dorsal surface of the IP joint.
2. Align proximal arm with the dorsal midline of the proximal phalanx.
3. Align distal arm with the dorsal midline of the distal phalanx.

Question 16

Thumb IP Extension Goniometer Alignment

Answer 16

1. Center fulcrum of the goniometer over the dorsal surface of the IP joint.
2. Align proximal arm with the dorsal midline of the proximal phalanx.
3. Align distal arm with the dorsal midline of the distal phalanx.

Question 17

Thumb CMC Abduction Normal end feel

Answer 17

• Firm end feel
• Tension of fascia and skin of webspace between thumb and index finger

Question 18

Thumb CMC Extension Normal end feel

Answer 18

Firm

Question 19

Thumb CMC Flexion End Feel

Answer 19

• Soft

Question 20

Thumb CMC Adduction End Feel

Answer 20

Soft

Question 21

Thumb CMC Opposition End Feel

Answer 21

Normal End Feel

Question 22

Thumb MCP Flexion End Feel

Answer 22

Hard

Question 23

Thumb MCP Extension End Feel

Answer 23

Firm

Question 24

Thumb IP Flexion End Feel

Answer 24

Firm

Question 25

Thumb IP Extension End Feel

Answer 25

Firm