Special Tests: Wrist Joint

Finkelstein’s test

determine the presence of de Quervain disease, a paratenonitis in the thumb (APL and EPB)

Bunnel- Littler Test

identifies tightness in structures surrounding the MCP joint

Tight retinacular test

identify tightness around PIP joint

Ligament instability test

identify ligament instability, medial or lateral

Froment’s sign

identify ulnar nerve dysfunction

Wartenberg sign

identify ulnar nerve neuropathy

Hoffman’s sign

indicates UMN dysfunction

thumb grind test

identify degenerative joint disease in the metacarpophalageal or metacarpotrapezial joint

murphy’s sign

identify lunate dislocation

tinel’s sign

identify carpal tunnel compression of median nerve

phalens test

identify carpal tunnel compression of median nerve

2 point discrimination test

to identify level of sensory innervation in hand

allen’s test

to identify vascular compromise