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

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