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Wrist and Hand
Exam, Intervention, Evaluation
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Medical
Graduate
02/23/2016

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Term
rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease with inflammation of what (2)
Definition
synovial tissue of jts and tendons
Term
inflammation of the synovial fluid results in what
Definition
pannus formation
Term
systemic involvement of rheumatoid arthritis: s/s (5)
Definition
fever
weight loss
fatigue
mm atrophy
prolonged morning stifness
Term
RA lab findings (2)
Definition
(+) rheumatoid factor
inflammatory synovial fluid
Term
RA and gender dominance
Definition
female
Term
RA and extremity involvement
Definition
most present with hand involvement (90%)
Term
RA is more likely to affect these (4) structures of the hand
Definition
Wrist
Thumb CMCJ
MCPJ
PIPJ
Term
RA and the MCPJ results in what
Definition
Ulnar drift deformity
Term
RA and the PIPJ results in what (2)
Definition
swan neck deformity
boutonniere deformity
Term
RA and the degree of deformity
Definition
deformity does not indicate loss of function or pain
Term
RA INterventions: assess function of what (2)
Definition
assess hand function
including strength of forearm mm
Term
RA INterventions: Easy step
Definition
control inflammation
Term
RA INterventions: exercise (2)
Definition
combo of active ex and isometrics
ROM and tendon gliding ex
Term
RA INterventions: caution with introducing strength tranining
Definition
potential for instability
Term
RA INterventions: protection meaning what (2)
Definition
jt protection techniques
decrease stress on tissues during funcitonal activity
Term
RA INterventions: splinting pros and cons
Definition
may prevent further deformity
may decrease mobility
Term
RA INterventions: pain mgmt (5)
Definition
relaxation techniques
yoga
encourage a positive outlook
use of thermal agents
medications
Term
RA Surgical Interventions (2)
Definition
synovectomy
arthroplasty
Term
RA surgical intevention includes arthroplasty which includes what (2)
Definition
soft tissue reconstruction
joint implant
Term
RA surgical rehab
Definition
jt and procedure specific
Term
most common rheumatic disease
Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
rheumatic means what
Definition
inflammatory
Term
osteoarthritis results in progressive...
Definition
cartilage destruction
Term
OA: formation of what
Definition
osteophyte
Term
OA: pain and activity
Definition
waxes and wanes with activity
Term
OA: inactivity
Definition
stiffness
Term
OA: functional losses (2)
Definition
limitation of motion
loss of strength
Term
OA: will affect what structures (2)
Definition
hands
WB jts
Term
OA conservative mgmt: rehab (6)
Definition
patient education (jt protection techniques)
splinting
thermal modalities
exercise
manual therapy
adaptive equipment
Term
OA goals of therapy (5)
Definition
educate pt
maintain/increse jt ROM and strength
prevention of deformity
decrease pain
improve function
Term
goals of therapeutic splinting (6)
Definition
reduce inflammation
rest and support weakned jt structures
properly position jts
prevent or minimize deformity
help improve function
help reduce pain
Term
OA will affect what structures of the hand (3)
Definition
Thumb CMC
DIP
PIP
Term
If OA affects this jt it will affect function more than any other jt
Definition
thumb CMC
Term
OA and DIP is called what
Definition
heberden's nodes
Term
OA and PIP results inw aht
Definition
Bouchard's nodes
Term
what is the most common site of symptomatic OA
Definition
1st CMC jt
Term
OA 1st CMC jt: exam findings: gender dominance
Definition
women
Term
OA 1st CMC jt: exam findings: age
Definition
>45 y.o.
Term
OA 1st CMC jt: exam findings: tenderness and swelling at base of 1st metacarpal or...
Definition
anatomic snuff box
Term
OA 1st CMC jt: exam findings: if scaphoid is tender, evaluate for what
Definition
scaphoid fracture
Term
OA 1st CMC jt: exam findings: jt sounds
Definition
crepitus
Term
OA 1st CMC jt: exam findings: ROM
Definition
limited in a capsular pattern (abduction and extension limited with full flexion)
Term
OA 1st CMC jt: exam findings: end stage may see what findings
Definition
radial subluxation of base of MC
Term
OA 1st CMC jt: exam findings: (+) test
Definition
compression of CMC articulation
Term
bright white areas on an x-ray are indicative of what when looking at bone
Definition
sclerosis
Term
mgmt of CMC OA: (8)
Definition
splinting
grips modification
physical agents as needed
ROM exercises
mobilization
strengthening
home program
activity modificaiton
Term
TFCC Lesions: result of what (2)
Definition
FOOSH with a supinated wrist
repetitive rotation forces
Term
TFCC Lesions: wrist pain on what side
Definition
ulnar side
Term
TFCC Lesions: ulnar sided wrist pain increase with what (2)
Definition
end range pro/supination
forceful gripping
Term
TFCC Lesions: jt sounds
Definition
pain in conjunction with audible or palpable click
Term
TFCC Lesions: tenderness is localized to what
Definition
posterolateral immediately distal to ulnar head
Term
TFCC Lesions: x-rays
Definition
initially negative but may ID a (+) ulnar variance
Term
TFCC Lesions: (+) glide
Definition
Ulnomeniscotriquetra dorsal glide (Triquetrum-ulnar glide)
Term
TFCC Lesions: injury to center of disc vs peripheral disc
Definition
center of disc avascular, poor healing
Term
TFCC Lesions: conservative mgmt: casting
Definition
long arm cast with elbow in 90 flex, and forearm in ulnar deviation and extension for 6 weeks
Term
TFCC Lesions: why must the elbow be casted
Definition
elbow allows for supination/pronation
Term
TFCC Lesions: if no resolution in 3-6 months, what may be indicated
Definition
arthroscopy
Term
dupuytren's contracture aka
Definition
palmer fascitis
Term
Dupuytren's Contracture: gender dominance
Definition
men 7-15x greater to require surgery
Term
Dupuytren's Contracture: race dominance
Definition
caucasician's of northern European descent
Term
Dupuytren's Contracture: higher incidence in what populations (4)
Definition
alcoholic
diabetic
epileptic
possibly smokers
Term
Dupuytren's Contracture: onset
Definition
insidious most typical
Term
Dupuytren's Contracture: involves contractures of the fascia with what (2)
Definition
nodules and tendon like cords
Term
Dupuytren's Contracture: most common jts involved
Definition
MCP, PIP, and sometimes DIP
Term
Dupuytren's Contracture: most common digit involved
Definition
5th (70%)
Term
Dupuytren's Contracture: bilateral or unilateral involvement
Definition
bilateral
Term
Dupuytren's Contracture: conservative mgmt
Definition
little evidence for, surgery usually the tx
Term
Dupuytren's Contracture: imperative postoperative tx for positive outcomes (2)
Definition
scar mgmt
splinting
Term
Hyperextension/Foosh injuries to the wrist: tendons (2)
Definition
flexor carpi radialis
flexor carpi ulnaris
Term
Hyperextension/Foosh injuries to the wrist: connective tissue sheets (2)
Definition
TFCC
Interosseous membrane
Term
Hyperextension/Foosh injuries to the wrist: ligaments (2)
Definition
lunate-capitate ligament dorsally
radiocarpal ligament volarly
Term
Hyperextension/Foosh injuries to the wrist: bone specific (2)
Definition
scaphoid lunate articulation
lunate dislocation
Term
Hyperextension injuries to the wrist: most commonly dislocated/subluxated carpal bone
Definition
lunate (perilunate)
Term
Hyperextension injuries to the wrist: how does the lunate (perilunate) tend to dislocate
Definition
anteriorly and may spontaneously reduce
Term
Hyperextension injuries to the wrist: complication associated with lunate (perilunate) subluxation/dislocation (5)
Definition
instability
median nn palsy
flexor tendon constriction
avasular necrosis of the lunate
scaphoid fx
Term
Hyperextension injuries to the wrist: what is keinbock's disease
Definition
avascular necrosis of the lunate
Term
Hyperextension injuries to the wrist: mgmt of lunate (perilunate) sublux/dislocation (6)
Definition
reduce via mob/manip
rest
immob
use of a wrist support
symptomatic tx
progression into strengthening
Term
Keinbock's disease: may be associated with what
Definition
uneven articular surfaces of the radius and ulna (particularly the ulnar negative wrist)
Term
Keinbock's disease: during extension, what is the lunate compressed against
Definition
ulnar border of the radius and capitate
Term
Keinbock's disease: how is keinbock's ID'd (4)
Definition
pt tenderness over the dorsal lunate
wrist pain
limited dorsiflexion of wrist
decreased grip strength
Term
Keinbock's disease: intervention
Definition
prolonged immob in cast 6-10 weeks and correction of ulnar deformity
Term
Keinbock's disease: intervention post casting
Definition
progressive ROM with splinting between ex sessions
Term
Keinbock's disease: surgical mgmt (3)
Definition
excision arthroplasty
arthrodesis
revascularization procedures
Term
Carpal Instability Patterns are broken into what 2 categories
Definition
dorsal intercalated instability pattern
volar intercalated instability pattern
Term
Carpal instability patterns: what is a dorsal intercalated instability pattern (3)
Definition
scapholunate
>70 angle between lunate and scaphoid
result of a foosh
Term
Carpal instability patterns: what is a volar intercalated instability pattern
Definition
lunatotriquetrum
Term
Carpal instability patterns: intervention
Definition
immobilizaiton in a cast and stabilizaiton ex
surgery indicated if chronic
Term
UCL sprain aka (2)
Definition
gamekeeper's thumb
skier's thumb
Term
UCL sprain MOI
Definition
hyperextension of teh thumb
Term
what is a UCL sprain
Definition
rupture or avulsion of the UCL at teh MCP of the thumb d/t or repetitive stress
Term
most common ligament injury at the hand
Definition
UCL sprain
Term
UCL sprain resluts in what instability
Definition
lateral
Term
UCL sprain: >35 degrees on valgus testing indicates what
Definition
need for surgery
Term
UCL sprain: initial tx
Definition
treat nonoperatively through immob for 6 weeks in a thumb spica cast
Term
UCL sprain: tx post immobilization
Definition
gentle AROM/PROM initiated at 6 weeks with strengthening initiated at 8w eeks
Term
Hyperextension injury to PIP/DIP: 4 potential tissues compromised
Definition
jt capsule
transverse carpal ligament
collateral ligaments
volar plate
Term
Hyperextension injury to PIP/DIP: if there is an avulsion of the common extensor tendon, what is that called
Definition
mallet finger
Term
Hyperextension injury to PIP/DIP: tx (2)
Definition
immobilize as needed
initiate ROM
Term
what are gnaglia
Definition
thin walled cysts containig mucoid hyaluronic acid
Term
where do ganglia develop
Definition
over jt capsule or tendon sheaths
Term
where may ganglia occur
Definition
on dorsum or volar aspect of fingers and wrist
Term
ganglia tx
Definition
typically benign
aspiration with needle or excision
Term
What is DeQuervain's disease
Definition
involvement of extensor pollic brevis and abductor pollicis longus with progressive stenosing tenosynovitis or tenovaginitis of compartment #1
Term
what is Dequervain's disease MOI
Definition
related to excessive mechanical stress d/t work or recreational activities. Cumulative trauma disorder
Term
DeQuervain's Disease: symptoms (5)
Definition
thumb and wrist pain
pain sometimes radiates into the forearm
weakness of grip and pinch
insidious onset
may note "creaking" in wrist with tendon movement
Term
DeQuervain's Disease: Signs (5)
Definition
localized swelling at radial styloid process
severe pain with thumb flexion and adduction
crepitus
loss of CMC abduction of thumb
positive finklestein's test
Term
DeQuervain's Disease: interventions (5)
Definition
immobilization of thumb and wrist
NSAIDS
Ionto/phonophoresis
Gentle stretching/joint mob
Activity modification
Friction massage
Term
DeQuervain's Disease: failure of conservative tx may require what
Definition
cortisone injections
Term
DeQuervain's Disease: when is surgery indicated
Definition
if no relieft with 2-3 injections
Term
what is the most common wrist flexor tendon to become inflammed
Definition
FCU
Term
FCU tenodnitis: MOI
Definition
associated with repetitive trauma and racquet sports
Term
FCU tenodnitis: pain location
Definition
just proximal to pisiform
Term
Mallet finger: MOI
Definition
forceful blow to the tip of an extended digit into flexion
Term
Mallet finger: MOI results in what
Definition
rupture or avulsion of terminal tendon
Term
Mallet finger: loss of what AROM
Definition
active terminal finger extension
Term
Mallet finger: intervention
Definition
immediate immob in extension
xray to r/o bony injury
splinting of DIP for 6-8 weeks
Term
Mallet finger: if large bony injury what is the intervention
Definition
manage with ORIF followed by 6 weeks immobilization
Term
Pattern 4f and 5f
Definition
referred pain
spinal disorders
peripheral nerve entrapment
myofascial pain syndrome
CRPS
Term
most common compression neuropathy
Definition
carpal tunnel syndrome
Term
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: may occur secondary to what
Definition
swelling of nerve or flexor tendons d/t overuse
Term
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: also associated with (5)
Definition
RA
OA
Diabetes
Thyroid disorders
Hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause)
Term
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: sy,ptopms (5)
Definition
numbness
tingling
night pain
clumsiness
weakness
Term
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: may report symptoms (2)
Definition
radiating pain to shoulder
dropping objects
Term
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: signs (5)
Definition
decreased sensation for median nerve distribution
atrophy of thenar mm
(+) phalen's
(+) tinnel's sign
May have significant EMG and NCV studies
Term
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: differential Dx (2)
Definition
median nerve compression at pronator teres or anteiror interosseous syndrome
Term
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: interventions (8)
Definition
splinting for night in neutral
activity modification (limit periods of prolonged gripping and awkward positioning)
ergonomic mgmt/recommendations
tendon gliding/hook fist/blocking ex
nerve gliding
strengthing of FDS and FDP
modalities for pain relief
surgery may be indicated if conservative measures fail
Term
patterns 4G and 4I
Definition
Fx
Bony or Soft tissue surgical procedures
Term
Colle's/Smith's fx: which refers to dorsal displacement of the distal radius
Definition
Colle's
Term
Colle's/Smith's fx: which is the silver fork deformity
Definition
Colle's
Term
Colle's/Smith's fx: which refers to teh anterior deformity
Definition
Smith's
Term
Colle's/Smith's fx: MOI for Colle's
Definition
secondary to a FOOSH
Term
Colle's/Smith's fx: Smith's MOI
Definition
fall on a flexed hand
Term
Colle's/Smith's fx: mgmt
Definition
closed reduction/ORIF
immob 5-8 weeks
Term
Colle's/Smith's fx: potential for what secondary conditions is high (2)
Definition
RSD/CRPS
median nerve damage
Term
Colle's/Smith's fx: post immobilizaiton intervention
Definition
tx impairments
full recovery in 4 mos-1 year
Residual impairments common
Term
what accounts for 60% of all carpal fx
Definition
scaphoid fx
Term
Scaphoid fx: MOI
Definition
FOOSH
Term
Scaphoid fx: 3 levels
Definition
distal pole
midportion
proximal pole
Term
Scaphoid fx: which poles are at risk of avascular necrosis
Definition
proximal and mid
Term
Scaphoid fx: how to ID
Definition
MOI
tenderness over the floor of anatomical snuff box
radiographic exam
Term
Scaphoid fx: which pole is the most commonly fx
Definition
middle pole
Term
Scaphoid fx: intervention proximal pole
Definition
immobilize for 16-24 weeks
Term
Scaphoid fx: intervention middle pole
Definition
6 weks thumb spica
6 wks cast
Term
Scaphoid fx: intervention distal pole
Definition
6-8 weeks immob
Term
Scaphoid fx: intervention tuberosity
Definition
5-6 weeks
Term
Scaphoid fx: intervention non union occurs in how many cases
Definition
8-10%
Term
Scaphoid fx: PT while casted
Definition
while casted make sure to initate ROM at adjacent jts proximal and distal
Term
Scaphoid fx: PT after cast removal (2)
Definition
promote edema control
initate ROM of thumb and wrist and strengthening as toelrated
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