| Physical examination of the wrist. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9048180 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A complete examination of the wrist requires both an accurate history and a thorough understanding of carpal anatomy, biomechanics, and pathology. A thorough examination may necessitate evaluation of the radial and ulnar aspects of the carpus as well as potential extra-articular causes of wrist pain. A carefully obtained history is essential to focus the examination. Our standard approach to the examination of radial wrist pain consists of five maneuvers: (1) ANA, (2) scaphotrapezial trapezoid (STT), (3) DWS, (4) SS, and (5) FET. Additional diagnostic tests, as described, are indicated by ulnar wrist or extra-articular symptomatology. Substitution maneuvers serve to distinguish between actual and fictitious findings on examination. |
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Authors:
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H K Watson; J Weinzweig |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Hand clinics Volume: 13 ISSN: 0749-0712 ISO Abbreviation: Hand Clin Publication Date: 1997 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-04-30 Completed Date: 1997-04-30 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8510415 Medline TA: Hand Clin Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 17-34 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Connecticut Combined Hand Service, Hartford Hospital, Connecticut, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Humans Joint Diseases / complications, diagnosis Medical History Taking Pain / etiology* Physical Examination* Wrist Injuries / complications, diagnosis* Wrist Joint* |
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