The scapholunate ligament is a strong band of connective tissue that runs between the scaphoid and lunate bones in the wrist. It is one of the most important ligaments that stabilize the wrist and is essential for normal wrist function. The scapholunate ligament prevents excessive motion between...
Phalen's test is a physical examination test used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a condition where there is compression of the median nerve in the wrist. The test is named after Dr. George S. Phalen, who first described it in 1951.
Procedure:
- Ask the patient to sit comfortably with...
Finkelstein's test is a clinical test used to diagnose De Quervain’s disease, which is a painful condition that affects the tendons in the wrist near the base of the thumb. De Quervain’s disease is caused by inflammation of the tendons that control the movement of the thumb.
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The scaphoid shift test is a physical examination test used to assess the stability of the scaphoid bone in the wrist. The scaphoid bone is one of the small bones in the wrist that can be prone to injury, such as fractures or ligamentous tears.
During the test:
Ask the patient to sit comfortably...
The supination lift test is a clinical test used to assess the integrity of the distal biceps tendon. The distal biceps tendon is a strong cord-like structure that connects the biceps muscle to the radius bone in the forearm, and it is important for forearm supination (turning the palm up) and...
Wartenberg's Sign, also known as "ulnar drift," is a physical examination maneuver used to assess for the presence of ulnar nerve compression or injury. The test involves observing the patient's fingers for an involuntary abduction or deviation of the fifth digit away from the other fingers.
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The Wringing test is a physical examination maneuver used to assess for the presence of lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow. The test involves asking the patient to grip an object, such as a doorknob or towel, and twist it back and forth as if wringing out a towel.
Procedure:
- Ask...
The Pronator Teres Syndrome Test is a clinical test used to help differentiate between Pronator Teres Syndrome and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Here are the steps to perform the test:
- The patient is seated with the elbow flexed at 90 degrees and the forearm pronated.
- The examiner stands in...
Tinel's Test is a physical examination maneuver used to assess for the presence of compression neuropathy. The test involves tapping or percussing along a nerve pathway to elicit a sensation of tingling or pins and needles in the distribution of the nerve. The test is named after French...
Elbow Varus Stress test is a physical examination technique used to assess the integrity of the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in the elbow joint. The LCL is a ligament on the outer side of the elbow joint that provides stability to the joint during varus stress (a force that pushes the elbow...
The Golfer's Elbow Test is a physical examination technique used to assess the presence of medial epicondylitis, which is a type of elbow tendinitis. This condition is also known as golfer's elbow due to its association with the repetitive motions of golfing, but it can occur in anyone who...
Mill's test is a clinical examination maneuver used to diagnose lateral epicondylalgia, also known as tennis elbow. It is named after Dr. Richard Mills who described the test in 1955.
Procedure:
- The patient should be seated comfortably with their forearm resting on a table or other flat...
