Wrist, Hand, and Fingers Practical

Wrist Glide Test Indications

- Pain

- Significant changes in glide

Wrist Glide Test Implications

- capsular stiffness or adhesion

- tear or stretch to collateral or intercarpal ligaments

Wrist Valgus/Varus Indications

- Pain

- Laxity

Wrist Valgus/Varus Implications

Wrist sprain

Tinel's Sign Indications

Sensations of tingling along the median nerve

Tinel's Sign Implications

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Pinch Grip Test Indications

When the paper/finger is easily pulled out

Pinch Grip Test Implications

Median nerve pathology

Phalen's Test Indications

Numbness or tingling in the hands and fingers

Phalen's Test Implications

Median nerve compression

DIP, PIP, IP Varus Test Indications

- Increased gapping when compared bilaterally

- Pain

- Point tenderness

- Instability

DIP, PIP, IP Varus Test Implication

Radial collateral ligament (RCL) sprain or tear

DIP, PIP, IP Valgus Test Indications

- Increased gapping when compared bilaterally

- Pain

- Point tenderness

- Instability

DIP, PIP, IP Valgus Test Implication

Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain or tear

Gamekeeper's Thumb Indications

Increased laxity on the injured side

Pain

Gamekeeper's Thumb Implications

Ulnar collateral ligament sprain or tear of the thumb

Wrist Flexion muscles

Flexor carpi radialis

Flexor carpi ulnaris

Wrist Extension

Extensor carpi radialis longus

Extensor carpi ulnaris

Radial Deviation

Flexor carpi radialis

Extensor carpi radialis longus

Ulnar Deviation

Flexor carpi ulnaris

Extensor carpi ulnaris

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