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Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
Instability (MCI) of the Wrist ... deviation of the wrist ... returns to its usual position ... #Instability #Wrist ... #msk #orthopedics
Ulnar Fovea Sign Test for Fovea Disruption

Useful for patients with pain along the ulnar aspect of
aspect of the wrist ... flexion with the wrist ... in the neutral position ... The test is positive ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
affects proximal portion ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... follow-up with PCP or orthopedics ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... tingling is a positive ... Tunnel #Syndrome #Wrist ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... tingling is a positive ... Tunnel #Syndrome #Wrist ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
With the wrist flexed ... dorsum of the wrist ... is considered a positive ... Instability #Hand #Wrist ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
WHAT test - Wrist Hyperflexion and Abduction of the Thumb 

The wrist is hyperflexed and the
WHAT test - Wrist ... Thumb The wrist ... is considered a positive ... PT_yuu_mizu628 #WHAT #Wrist ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Eichhoff's Test for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Eichhoff's test evaluates for De Quervain's tenosynovitis. The patient places the
around it, and the wrist ... Reproduction of pain is a positive ... Tenosynovitis #Wrist ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Watson's Test for Scapholunate Instability

1) The examiner places a thumb over the scaphoid tubercle, applying dorsal
pressure. 2) The wrist ... is considered a positive ... #Instability #wrist ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Eichhoff's Test for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Eichhoff's test evaluates for De Quervain's tenosynovitis. The patient places the
around it, and the wrist ... Reproduction of pain is a positive ... Tenosynovitis #Wrist ... #sports #msk #orthopedics