hand Flashcards
what is flexor digitorum profundus testing/ flexor pollicis longus test?
flex at dip
what is flexor digitorum superficialis testing for?
flexion at PIP
what is the carpal tunnel compression test for?
median nerve tingling suggests carpal tunnel
what is phalen’s test?
numbness of median nerve
what is the thumb ulnar collateral ligament instability test?
ulnar collateral ligament injury
what is finkelsteins test for?
dequervain’s tenosynovitis
what is the treatment for dequesrvain’s ?
education, and change lifting, bilateral short arm thumb spica, pain meds, follow up 2-3 weeks, ortho if doesnt resolve
what is the trx for dorsal wrist ganglion?
educate, offer to apirate, short arm splint, NSAID, ortho for excision
what is the treatment for jersey finger?
educate right ring finger flexor digitorum profundus rupture, same day ortho consulation for surgery
what is the treatment for right middle finger mallet injury?
educate, six weeks extension splinting, repeat x rays 1 wk for no change, NSAIDS
what is the treatment for scaphoid fractures?
educate, thumb spica same day referral to orth, NARCS
what is the treatment for volar wrist ganglion?
educate the patient about volar wrist ganglion, short arm wrist splint, NSAID, ortho consult
