wrist and hands Flashcards
what are the 2 tests used for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Tinel’s at the wrist
Phalen’s
what test is used for ulnar nerve paralysis?
froment’s test
tinel’s tap causes irritation to what nerve?
median nerve
if a patient describes tingling into the thumb, index, and middle and lateral half of the ring finger, what is suspected?
carpal tunnel syndrome
when the doctor attempts to pull the paper away with froment’s test and the terminal phalanx of the thumb goes into flexion to add support, this indicates paralysis of the ______ muscle and suggests a ______ nerve injury.
adductor pollicis;
ulnar nerve
the pinch grip test is testing for pathology of what nerve?
anterior interosseous nerve- median branch
what is the purpose of the Bunnell-Littler test?
evaluate for osteoarthritis
If the PIP joint cannot be flexed, there is a tight intrinsic muscle or contracture of the joint capsule. What is this a positive sign for?
Bunnell-Littler test
what 2 diseases produce tenosynovitis in the thumb?
De Quervains
Hoffmans
what does Finkelstein’s test for?
possible tenosynovitis of the thumb
what is a + finkelstein’s test?
pain over abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons at the wrist
Mannkopf’s sign evaluates for?
possible non-organic pain
what is a positive Mannkopf’s sign?
increase in pulse rates of 10bpm or more
what test causes the autonomic system to kick in preparing for fight or flight?
Mannkopf’s sign