Wrist hyperflexion and abduction of the thumb (WHAT)

Question 1

procedure

Answer 1

de quervains tenosynovitis

Question 2

pt/therapist position

Answer 2

pt: sitting
therapist: standing in front of pt

Question 3

procedure

Answer 3

1. pt actively hyperflexes their wrist with their thumb abducted in full MCP and IP extension
2. therapist applies resistance at pt’s thumb trying to push them out of thumb abduction

Question 4

positive test

Answer 4

reproduction of symptoms