wrist, hand, and fingers

Question 1

what are the movements for the wrist?

Answer 1

• flexion/extension

- radial/ulnar deviation

Question 2

what is the bone anatomy of the wrist and hand?

Answer 2

• radius
• ulna
• 4 distal carpals
• 4 proximal carpals
• 5 metacarpals
• 14 phalanges

Question 3

what are mechanisms of injury for the wrist and hand?

Answer 3

• direct trauma

- chronic repetitive movements/vibrations

Question 4

what are some common acute injuries of the wrist and fingers?

Answer 4

• colle’s fracture
• scaphoid fracture
• metacarpal bone fracture
• phalanges fracture
• subungual hematoma

Question 5

what is handle-bar palsy?

Answer 5

shock and vibration are transmitted directly from the handlebars to the arm
- causes tingling, numbness and pain on the outside or middle of forearm