Derby Relocation Test
The Derby Relocation Test is a specialized clinical examination designed to assess the integrity of the lunotriquetral interval…
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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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Grip Strength Test
The Grip Strength Test and pinch strength is used to assess function of the hand, using a dynamometer.
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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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Gamekeeper Test – Skier’s Thumb 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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Elson Test for Central Slip Injury
The Elson test is a diagnostic test used for early detection of injuries to the central slip of…
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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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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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Abductor Pollicis Brevis Test
Abductor Pollicis Brevis Test is used to evaluate carpal tunnel syndrome to determine the type of treatment and…
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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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Median Nerve Palsy Tests
Median Nerve Palsy Tests include the following: Benediction Hand Sign, Ochsner Test, Carpal Tunnel Sign, Phalen & Reverse…
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Hand Function Tests
Hand Function Tests demonstrate motor and sensory deficits in the presence of nerve lesions.
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Ulnar Variance | Negative, Positive & Normal Values
Ulnar variance (radioulnar index) is a measurement of the relative lengths of the radius and ulna determined on…
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