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Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... tunnel syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... #Carpal #Tunnel ... #Syndrome #Wrist
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... tunnel syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... #Carpal #Tunnel ... #Syndrome #Wrist
Carpal Compression Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The carpal compression test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Provide direct
Test for Carpal ... Tunnel Syndrome ... for carpal tunnel ... side of the wrist ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam
Tinel's Test in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Perform a Tinel's test by tapping over the carpal tunnel.
Reproduction of
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... tapping over the carpal ... tunnel. ... #Carpal #Tunnel ... #Syndrome #Wrist
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... extension • Possible ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Wrist #Scaphoid ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... Horner Syndrome Wrist ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory
Causes of Peripheral Weakness with Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Radiculopathy:
 • Disc
 • Spondylosis
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Compression: • Carpal ... Tunnel • Ulnar ... Weakness #Sensory #Neurology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral wrist ... extension • ... associated injuries: Carpal ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Ulnar Compression Test - Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome

The ulnar compression test evaluates for ulnar tunnel syndrome.
Provide direct
Ulnar Compression Test ... - Ulnar Tunnel ... ulnar compression test ... or Guyon's canal ... #wrist #hand #PhysicalExam
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
commonly fractured carpal ... ulna, pain with wrist ... flexion and extension ... Triquetrum #Fracture #Wrist ... #XRay #Diagnosis