Test for adequate circulation of the arteries of the hand First the radial and ulnar arteries need to be palpated. Then, both arteries are blocked by the examiner applying sufficient pressure while the patient makes a fist. This forces all of the blood out of the hand. Next, the patient relaxes their […]
Category: Wrist
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Tests for DeQuarvain Tenosynovitis Steps: Have the patient close their fingers around their thumb Doctors holds on patients hand to ulnar deviate the wrist to put a pull on the extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus Test is considered to be positive if pain is reproduced indicating tenosynovitis
Used to test for impingement of the median nervein the carpal tunnel Phalen Test: Patient is instructed to place the dorsal surfaces of the hands together and fully flex the wrists. This position is to be held for 60 seconds or until numbness/tingling of the hand(s) is felt, whichever is shorter Reverse […]
Used to assess for neuropathy or median nerve compression In the hand, the wrist is passively extended, and a tapping force is applied directly over the flexor retinaculum Test is considered to be positive if pain or paresthesias are reproduced within the median nerve distribution May be used in other areas of […]
