Hook of Hamate Pull Test
A Hamate fracture — especially of the hook of the hamate — is a common injury in athletes…
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Wrist & Hand Examination
This section contains all the special tests that is used for Wrist joint and Hand examination in orthopedic surgery.
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Radial Pulse Location & Normal Range
Radial pulse location is found as following: With the patient in seated position. Turn the hand over so…
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Allen Test Steps
The Allen Test, also known as Fist Closure Test, is a quick bedside examination used to assess the…
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Phalen & Reverse Phalen Test
Phalen Test (wrist flexion sign) is used to evaluate the median nerve compression in the case of Carpal…
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Pollock Sign
Pollock Sign is a specialized clinical test used to evaluate the integrity of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP)…
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Froment Sign Test – Ulnar Nerve Examination
he patient may sit or stand. The examiner sits next to the subject. The patient is asked to…
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Flick Maneuver Test
The Flick Maneuver Test is a provocative test designed to assess median nerve compression within the carpal tunnel.…
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Egawa Sign Test for Ulnar Nerve Function
Egawa Sign is a specific clinical examination technique used to assess the function of the interosseous muscles and…
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Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Test
In Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Test, the palm of the hand is divided into several areas, and only one…
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Durkan Test
Durkan Test or as it called the carpal compression test is used to test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome…
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Finkelstein Test | How to Perform, Positive Test & Accuracy
Finkelstein Test is used to test for De Quervain’s tenosynovitis of the 1st extensor compartment of the wrist.…
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ECU Synergy Test
The ECU Synergy Test serves as a specialized orthopedic examination technique for evaluating the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon,…
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