Wrist conditions

Question 1

Carpal tunnel syndrome- ss, px, pom

Answer 1

ss- weakness/numbness/tingling in med 3.5 dingoes, mm atrophy in thenar group, shaking out hand relieving

px- tinels, sustained pressure, decreased grip strength, phalans +ve, atrophy of thenar

pom- conserve, pot surgery

Question 2

De Quervains Tenosynovotis- ss. px, pim

Answer 2

ss- affects EPB, APL, near base of thumb and sticking sensation in thumb when moving

px- finklesteins, reduced grip strength, resisted wrist extension and thumb extension painful

pom- conserve

Question 3

Anterior interosseous nerve syndrome ss/tests

Answer 3

Purely motor neuropathy
-unable to make OK sign
-will result it a pinch grip

Question 4

Anterior interosseous nerve syndrome ss/tests

Answer 4

Purely motor neuropathy
-unable to make OK sign
-will result it a pinch gripw

Question 5

What does ant interosseous nerve inn (mm)

Answer 5

Flexor pollicis longus
radial half of FDP