wrist, hand, and fingers Flashcards
1
Q
what are the movements for the wrist?
A
- flexion/extension
- radial/ulnar deviation
2
Q
what is the bone anatomy of the wrist and hand?
A
- radius
- ulna
- 4 distal carpals
- 4 proximal carpals
- 5 metacarpals
- 14 phalanges
3
Q
what are mechanisms of injury for the wrist and hand?
A
- direct trauma
- chronic repetitive movements/vibrations
4
Q
what are some common acute injuries of the wrist and fingers?
A
- colle’s fracture
- scaphoid fracture
- metacarpal bone fracture
- phalanges fracture
- subungual hematoma
5
Q
what is handle-bar palsy?
A
shock and vibration are transmitted directly from the handlebars to the arm
- causes tingling, numbness and pain on the outside or middle of forearm