Ulnomeniscotriquetral dorsal glide test

Question 1

purpose

Answer 1

triangular fibrocartilage complex pathology

Question 2

pt/therapist position

Answer 2

pt: seated with forearm pronated
therapist: standing to side in front of pt

Question 3

procedure

Answer 3

1. therapist place thumb on posterior side of ulna to stabilize the ulna
2. with same hand’s index finger over the pisotriquetral complex a posterior force is applied through the index finger

Question 4

positive test

Answer 4

reproduction of symptoms, excessive laxity