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Forearm, Wrist, and Hand Special Tests (Testing for?)
Examination II Exam I UCDPT
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Science
Graduate
02/24/2010

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Finkelstein Test
Definition
Presence of de Quervain's or Hoffman's disease (paratenonitis) in thumb (APL, EPB)
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Tinel's Sign (Median)
Definition
Indicates carpal tunnel syndrome
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Phalen's Test (Wrist Flexion Test)
Definition
Indicates carpal tunnel syndrome
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Reverse Phalen's
Definition
Indicates pathology of median nerve
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Froment's Sign
Definition
Indicates paralysis of adductor pollicis muscle
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Allen Test
Definition
Tests patency (being open) of radial/ulnar arteries
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Digit Blood Flow
Definition
Tests distal blood flow (arterial insufficiency)
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Ligamentous Instability Test for Fingers
Definition
Tests integrity of collateral ligaments
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Thumb Ulnar Collateral Laxity/Instability Test
Definition
Indicates complete tear of ulnar collateral/accessory ligaments or isolated collateral ligament tear (Skiier's thumb)
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Sitting Hands Test
Definition
Wrist synovitis or wrist pathology
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Murphy's Sign
Definition
Subluxation of lunate
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Bunnel-Littler
Definition
Tests structures around MCP joint
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Grind Test
Definition
Indicates DJD
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