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Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
The proximal carpal ... slightly extended, and ... when ulnar deviation ... extensors (ECU, ... #msk #orthopedics
Examination for ECU Tendinitis 

ECU tenosynovitis is the second most common type of tenosynovitis around the
tenosynovitis is ... common type of tenosynovitis ... around the wrist ... #extensor #carpi ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... distal to distal ulna ... , pain with wrist ... flexion and extension
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Synergy Test for ECU Tendinitis

With the patient's hand supinated, the examiner grasps
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... along the dorsal ulnar ... aspect of the wrist ... #extensor #carpi ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics
Eichhoff's Test in de Quervain's Tenosynovitis

1) Patient makes a fist with fingers wrapped around the thumb
2)
de Quervain's Tenosynovitis ... ulnar deviates ... the wrist. ... extensor pollicis ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... extension • ... associated injuries: Carpal ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Carpal #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... box, pain with wrist ... extension • Possible ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #TerryThomas #Wrist
Ulnar Styloid Tenosynovitis Effusion Milking in Rheumatoid Arthritis

How to demonstrate tenosynovitis- milk it to increase pressure
Ulnar Styloid Tenosynovitis ... increase pressure and ... arthritis often has extensor ... carpi ulnaris involvement ... and is often associated
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... Abduction - C8-T1 (ulnar ... Adduction - C7-T1 (ulnar ... aracteristic "claw hand ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Eichhoff's Test for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Eichhoff's test evaluates for De Quervain's tenosynovitis. The patient places the
fingers around it, and ... the wrist is passively ... ulnar deviated. ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics