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    Wrist & Hand Examination
    Special Tests

    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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    Gamekeeper Test

    Gamekeeper Test

    Gamekeeper Test (or skier's thumb test) is used to evaluate the Ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP...

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    Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Test

    Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Test

    Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Test is a neurological test that is used in sensory loss of the skin. In...

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    Elson Test for Central Slip Injury

    Elson Test for Central Slip Injury

    The Elson test is a hand special test used to evaluate the integrity of the Central Slip (Extensor...

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    Froment Sign Overview

    Froment Sign Overview

    Froment sign is used to evaluate the ulnar nerve motor weakness due to entrapment at the elbow or...

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    Piano Key Sign Test

    Piano Key Sign Test

    Piano Key Sign is used to evaluate the stability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) and triangular fibrocartilage...

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    Wartenberg Sign

    Wartenberg Sign

    Wartenberg Sign is a neurological test that is used in evaluation of Ulnar nerve motor weakness. It was described...

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    Radial Pulse Examination

    Radial Pulse Examination

    The radial Pulse is palpated just proximal to the thumb on the palmar side of the radial aspect...

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    Finkelstein Test

    Finkelstein Test

    Finkelstein Test is used to test for De Quervain’s tenosynovitis of the 1st extensor compartment of the wrist....

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    Jeanne Sign | Ulnar Nerve Evaluation

    Jeanne Sign | Ulnar Nerve Evaluation

    Jeanne Sign is used to test for Ulnar nerve motor weakness. It's Hyperextension of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP)...

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    Phalen & Reverse Phalen Test

    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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    Abductor Pollicis Brevis Test

    Abductor Pollicis Brevis Test

    The Abductor Pollicis Brevis Test is used to evaluate the carpal tunnel syndrome to determine the type of...

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    Hand Muscular Strength Test

    Hand Muscular Strength Test

    Hand Muscular Strength Tests are isometric tests that evaluate the strength of the hand and forearm muscles and...

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