PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF THE WRIST
1997; Elsevier BV; Volume: 13; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0749-0712(21)00077-9
ISSN1558-1969
AutoresH. Kirk Watson, Jeffrey Weinzweig,
Tópico(s)Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
ResumoA complete examination of the wrist requires both an accurate history and a thorough understanding of carpal anatomy, biomechanics, and pathology. A thorough examination may necessitate evaluation of the radial and ulnar aspects of the carpus as well as potential extra-articular causes of wrist pain. A carefully obtained history is essential to focus the examination. Our standard approach to the examination of radial wrist pain consists of five maneuvers: (1) ANA, (2) seaphotrapezial trapezoid (STT), (3) DWS, (4) SS, and (5) FET. Additional diagnostic tests, as described, are indicated by ulnar wrist or extra-articular symptomatology. Substitution maneuvers serve to distinguish between actual and fictitious findings on examination.
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