Writs Eval & Intervention

Question 1

Load of the radiocarpal joint

Answer 1

80%

Question 2

Review 3 Major Nerves at the Wrist, Their Innervation, And Deformities

Answer 2

Refer to Nerve Section of the Elbow Eval and Intervention

Question 3

9 Hole Peg Test

Answer 3

Measures Finger Dexterity & Speed

Question 4

Perdue Pegboard

Answer 4

Measures Manual Dexterity: May be most appropriate for pts. who have manual labor jobs

Question 5

Grooved Keyboard

Answer 5

Measures Fine Motor Coordination: May be best for pts. with nerve entrapment.

Question 6

Jebsen Hand Function Test

Answer 6

Measures Everyday Hand Functions

Question 7

Minnesota Rate of Manipulation Test

Answer 7

Measures Speed of Gross Arm and Hand Movements

Question 8

Colles Fracture

Answer 8

Complete fracture of the distal radius with dorsal displacement of the distal fragment.

Question 9

Smiths Fracture

Answer 9

Reverse colles fracture of distal radius w/ palmar displacement.

Question 10

Bartons Fracture

Answer 10

Dorsal or volar articualr fracture of the distal radius w/ a subluxation of the wrist.

Question 11

Interventions for Distal Wrist Fractures

Answer 11

Edema Control, Pain Control, ROM of uninvolved joints.
Nerve involvement include desensitization & gliding
Dynamic Splinting
ORIF include scar management

Question 12

Clinical Signs for Scaphoid Fractures

Answer 12

Pain occurs when the scaphod is palpated.

Often undetected on xrays

Question 13

Interventions for Scaphoid Fractures

Answer 13

Edema Control 
Splinting: Must include the thumb 
Hourly HEP
PROM on all pivots for stretching 
Thumb oppostion 
Activity adaptation