Wrist and Hand Flashcards
wrist extension ROM
60-85
radial deviation
15-21
ulnar deviation
20-45
radiocarpal joint arthrokinematics
convex on concave= opposite
considered part of the distal radius, it serves as a shock absorber
TFCC
proximal radiocarpal joint allows more of what 2 motions
flexion
ulnar deviation
compression in the wrist
%’s
80- scaphoid and lunate
20- TFCC
associated with avascular necrosis, pt might be limited in?
ulnar deviation
long ulna
thinner TFCC
less ulnar deviation
ulnar positive variance
short ulna
ulnar negative variance
avascular necrosis of the lunate has been associates with
ulnar negative variance
proximal carpal row favors
flexion and ulnar deviation
distal carpal row favors
extension and radial deviation
Connect carpals to radius and ulna
– Weaker but better potential for healing
extrinsic ligs
Interconnect the carpals
Stronger but have to rely on synovial fluid for nutrition
intrinsic ligs
disrupts arthrokinematics
causes dorsal subluxation of scaphoid
increases compression
radioscapholunate ligament injury
lunate and scaphoid fall into flexion
what injury?
lunotriquetral lig
ideal grip strength position
35 extension
7 ulnar deviation
FCU is stronger in?
ulnar deviation
radial deviation done by
FRC
ECRL
ECRB
ulnar deviation done by
ECU
FCU
carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of what nerve
median nerve
MCP are what type of joints
condyloid
Protects articulating surface – Blend with deep transverse metacarpalligaments – Limits hyperextension
volar plates