Wrist Complex

Question 1

What type of joint are the intercarpal joints?

Answer 1

synovial gliding

Question 2

What type of joint are the radiocarpal/ulnar carpal joints?

Answer 2

synovial ellipsoidal

Question 3

What is the expected aROM in flexion and extension for the wrist?

Answer 3

flexion: 80 degrees
extension: 70 degrees

Question 4

What is the expected aROM for ulnar and radial deviation of the wrist?

Answer 4

ulnar: 30 degrees
radial: 20 degrees

Question 5

What is the capsular pattern of restriction for the wrist?

Answer 5

flexion = extension

Question 6

What is resting position for the wrist?

Answer 6

halfway between flexion and extension with slight ulnar deviation

Question 7

What is closed pack position for the wrist?

Answer 7

full extension

Question 8

What is the capsular pattern of restriction for the distal radioulnar joint?

Answer 8

supination = pronation

Question 9

What is resting position for the distal radioulnar joint?

Answer 9

10 degrees of supination