Ulnar collateral ligament test

Question 1

purpose

Answer 1

gamekeepers thumb

Question 2

pt/therapist position

Answer 2

pt: sitting with forearm supported
therapist: standing or sitting to side in front of pt

Question 3

procedure

Answer 3

1. stabilize 1st metacarpal joint
2. grasp proximal phalanx of first digit with the other hand
3. apply valgus stress to MCP jt

Question 4

positive test

Answer 4

reproduction of symptoms or greater than 30 degrees of motion