Special Tests (Forearm, Wrist, and Hand)

Question 1

What are the different motion restriction tests for the wrist/hand?

Answer 1

Bunnel-Littler Test (Intrinsic Plus Test)

Haines-Zancolli Test

Question 2

What are the different pain provocation tests for the wrist/hand?

Answer 2

Thumb CMC Grind Test
Lichtman Test
Linscheid Test
Carpal Shake Test
Press (Sit to Stand) Test
Supination Lift Test
Ulnar Impaction Test
Finkelstein Test
Radioulnar Ballotment Test
Wartenberg Test
Finger Extension Test
Scapholunate Shear Test

Question 3

What are the different tests for tendinous integrity?

Answer 3

FDS Test
FDP Test
Integrity of the Central Slip (ex. Hood Rupture) Test

Question 4

What are the different Ligamentous Stability Tests?

Answer 4

Piano Key Test
Lunotriquetral Shear (Reagan) Test
Watson Test for Carpal Instability
Gamekeepers Thumb or Skier's Thumb Test
Murphy Sign

Question 5

What are the neurovascular status test

Answer 5

Allen Test
Tinel (Percussion) Test for CTS
APB Weakness for CTS
Phalen Test for CTS
Reverse Phalen Test for CTS (Prayer)
Wrist Flexion and Median Nerve Compression Test
Medial Nerve Compresion Test/Pressure Provacative Test
Froment Sign