Wrist

Question 1

Finklesteins test

Answer 1

Positive test is pain

Tests for tenosynvitis of abductor policies longus and extensor policies brevis

Question 2

Phalen’s test

Answer 2

Positive test is pain, numbness, or tingle distal to compression

Tests for carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 3

Reverse Phalen’s test

Answer 3

Positive test is pain, numbness, or tingle distal to compression

Tests for carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 4

Ulnomeniscotriquetral dorsal glide test

Answer 4

Positive test is pain or laxity in TFCC area

Tests for TFCC damage

Question 5

TFCC dorsal glide

Answer 5

Positive test is pain or laxity in TFCC area

Tests for TFCC damage

Question 6

Tinels at median or ulnar nerve sites

Answer 6

Positive test is pain, numbness, or a tingle distal to compression

Tests for neropathy - carpal tunnel syndrome and pronator teres impingement

Question 7

Allen’s test

Answer 7

Positive test is skin remains bleached/discoloured for more than 5 seconds

Tests for artery stenosis or occulsion