The Wrist: ROM Flashcards
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Wrist RADIAL / ULNAR DEVIATION
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Patient Position: Sitting next to supporting surface Shoulder ABD 90* Elbow flexed 90* Palm down
Goniometer:
Axis: dorsal surface of wrist over capitate
Proximal Arm: dorsal midline of forearm
Distal Arm: dorsal midline of 3rd metacarpal
Stabilization:
At radius and ulna
End Feel:
Hard
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Wrist FLEXION / EXTENSION
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Patient Position: Sitting next to supporting surface Shoulder ABD 90* Elbow flexed 90* Palm down
Goniometer:
Axis: later aspect of wrist over traquitrium
Proximal Arm: lateral midline of ulna (Olecranon & ulna styloid as reference)
Distal Arm: lateral midline of 5th metacarpal
Stabilization:
At radius and ulna
End Feel:
Firm