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Wrist
Special Tests for the Wrist
Test | Detects, +ve sign |
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Tinnel Test | Tap inner wrist Carpel Tunnel Syndrome Positive = Pins and needles in the middles, index finger and thumb |
Finklestein | Thumb inside fist, tilt Tenosynovitis of the thumb Positive = pain over wrist |
Brunel Litler Test | Bend pip, flex pip and bend If bend at PIP is possible when flexed but not when straight it is a muscle issue, if still not possible it is a nerve issue |
Phalens | Reverse prayer Carpel tunnel Positive = Pain/tingling middle, index finger and thumb |
Pinch Test | Dectects interossus nerve issue Positive = cannot make ok sign must put pad to pad |
Allenâs test | Detects occlusion of the arteries Positive = hand doesnât return to normal colour within 5 seconds |