Hand/Wrist Flashcards
The hand accounts for __ of upper limb function.
90%
The thumb is involved in __ of hand function.
40-50%
What is the functional range of motion of the wrist?
10 degrees extension
30 degrees flexion
The __ is convex and the __ is concave in the distal radioulnar joint?
Ulnar head
Ulnar notch of the radius
What does the distal radioulnar joint join together?
Distal radius
Ulna
TFCC (articular disc)
What is the open packed position of the distal radioulnar joint?
10 degrees supination
What is the close packed position of the distal radioulnar joint?
5 degrees supination
What is the capsular pattern of the distal radioulnar joint?
Pronation = supination
Pain at extremes of pronation/supination
What is the TFCC?
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex
Fibrocartilage disc between the distal ulna and carpals in the medial wrist
What is the primary function of the TFCC?
Enhances joint congruity and cushion against compressive forces
Transmits ~20% of axial load from the hand to forearm
What does the radio carpal joint join together?
Radius
Scaphoid
Lunate
TFCC
What does the open packed position of the radio carpal joint?
10 degrees wrist flexion
Slight ulnar deviation
What does the close packed position of the radiocarpal joint?
Full extension with radial deviation
What is the capsular pattern of the radiocarpal joint?
Equal limitation all directions
What is the proximal part of the midcarpal joint made up of?
Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquetrum
What is the distal part of the midcarpal joint made up of?
Trapezium
Trapezoid
Capitate
Hamate
What does the open packed position of the midcarpal joint?
Neutral or slight flexion with ulnar deviation
What does the close packed position of the midcarpal joint?
Extension with ulnar deviation
What does the capsular pattern of the midcarpal joint?
Equal limitation in all directions
What is the articulation of the first CMC joint?
1st metacarpal and trapezium
The trapezium is concave in the __ direction and convex in the __ direction.
Concave: anterior/posterior
Convex: medial/lateral
The 1st MCP is concave in the __ direction and convex in the __ direction.
Concave: medial/lateral
Convex: anterior/posterior
What is the open packed position of the first CMC joint?
Midabduction and adduction in mid flexion and extension
What is the close packed position of the first CMC joint?
Full opposition
What is the capsular pattern of the first CMC joint?
Abduction most limited
Followed by extension
What is the open packed position of the 2-5 CMC joint?
Neutral position of the wrist
What is the close packed position of the 2-5 CMC joint?
Not described
What is the capsular pattern of the 2-5 CMC joint?
Equal limitation in all directions
What is the open packed position of the MCP joint of the 1st digit?
Slight flexion
What is the close packed position of the MCP joint of the 1st digit?
Maximal opposition
What is the capsular pattern of the MCP joint of the 1st digit?
Greater limitation in flexion than extension
What is the open packed position of the MCP joint of the 2-5 digits?
Slight flexion
What is the close packed position of the MCP joint of the 2-5 digits?
Full extension
What is the capsular pattern of the MCP joint of the 2-5 digits?
Equal restriction in all directions
What is the open packed position of the PIP joint of the 2-5 digits?
Slight flexion
What is the close packed position of the PIP joint of the 2-5 digits?
Full extension
What is the capsular pattern of the PIP joint of the 2-5 digits?
Greater limitation in flexion than extension
What is the open packed position of the DIP joint of the 2-5 digits?
Slight flexion
What is the close packed position of the DIP joint of the 2-5 digits?
Full extension
What is the capsular pattern of the DIP joint of the 2-5 digits?
Greater limitation in flexion than extension
Extensor retinaculum
Prevents tendons from “bowstringing”
Forms 6 compartments
Extensor hood
Complex tendon covering posterior aspect of the digits
ED, EI, EDM
Distal portion of hood receives tendons of lumbricals and interossei over prox phalanx
Between MCP and PIP, complete tendon splits into 3 parts: central slip and 2 lat bands
Arrangement creates cable system for extending MCP and IP joints
Compartment 1
Extensor pollicis brevis
Abductor pollicis
Compartment 2
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Extensor carpi radialis longus
Compartment 3
Extensor pollicis longus
Compartment 4
Extensor digitorum
Extensor indicis
Compartment 5
Extensor digiti minimi
Compartment 6
Extensor carpi ulnaris