Orthopaedic Test - Wrist & Hand

Question 1

How do we test for carpal tunnel syndrome?

Answer 1

Phalen’s test (hands flexed and together)
Carpal Compression test (pressing on carpal tunnel for up to 30 seconds)
Tinel’s sign at the wrist (tap over captain tunnel anteriorly)
Hand Elevation test (Eve gates hands overhead with wrist flexion

Question 2

How do we test for DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis?

Answer 2

WHAT test (Wrist Hyperflexion Abduction of the Thumb)

Question 3

How do we test for a scaphoid fracture?

Answer 3

Palpate on over the snuffbox area, looking for pain

Question 4

How do we test for wrist & hand ligament/cartilage injuries?

Answer 4

There are no specific orthopaedic tests. Rely on history, examination and palpation