Wrist & Hand Examination - Special Tests & Examination

Wrist Range of Motion

Wrist Range of Motion

Assessing wrist function is a vital component of orthopedic and physical therapy examinations. Whether you are…

Traction-Shift Test

Traction-Shift Test

What is the "Traction-Shift Test" used for? Arthritis of CMC joint of the thumb How to…

Flick Maneuver Test

Flick Maneuver Test

What is the "Flick Maneuver Test" used for? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome How to perform the "Flick…

Gamekeeper’s Test

Gamekeeper’s Test

What is the “Gamekeeper’s Test” used for? How to perform the “Gamekeeper’s Test”? What is the…

Supination Lift Test

Supination Lift Test

What is the "Supination Lift Test" used for? This test is used to determine pathology in…

ECU Synergy Test

ECU Synergy Test

What is the "ECU Synergy Test" used for? This test is used to diagnose extensor carpi…

Allen Test

Allen Test

What is the "Allen Test" used for? The Allen test (or as it called Fist-Closure Test)…

Scratch Collapse Test

Scratch Collapse Test

What is the "Scratch Collapse Test" used for? Nerve compression syndromes Carpal tunnel syndrome represents perhaps…

Ulnocarpal Stress Test

Ulnocarpal Stress Test

What is the "Ulnocarpal Stress Test" used for? Also known as Nakmura’s Ulnar Stress Test. ulnar-sided…

Derby Relocation Test

Derby Relocation Test

What is the "Derby Relocation Test" used for? Assesses the integrity of the lunotriquetral interval Assesses…