Lichtman Test
What is the "Lichtman Test" used for?
- Midcarpal instability
How to perform the "Lichtman Test"?
- Examiner stabilizes distal radius and ulna with non-dominant hand and moves patients wrist from radial deviation to ulnar deviation, whilst applying an axial load with pronation.
What is the positive result?
- Positive test occurs when a clunk is felt when the wrist is ulnarly deviated