Hand & wrist exam Flashcards
1
Q
look
A
pathology signs
dorsum inspection
palm inspection
2
Q
feel
A
temperature
radial & ulnar pulse
thenar & hypothenar muscle bulk
palmar thickening
median, ulnar, radial sensation
MCP squeeze
MCPJs // PIPJs // DIPJs // CMCJs
ASB
palpate writs joints
ulnar & olecranon border
3
Q
move
A
active finger extension & flexion
active wrist extension & flexion
wrist/finger extension against resistance (radial)
wrist/finger abduction against resistance (ulnar)
thumb abduction against resistance (median)
4
Q
function
A
power grip
pincer grip
pick up small objects
5
Q
special tests
A
tinel’s
phalen’s
