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The document outlines a comprehensive physical examination protocol for the wrist and hand, detailing inspection findings, range of motion measurements (both passive and active), orthopedic and neurological tests, and muscle strength assessments. It includes specific metrics for flexion, extension, medial and lateral deviation, as well as a grading scale for muscle strength.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the hand examination PDF in the editor.
Begin by entering your name and the date at the top of the form. This personal information is essential for record-keeping.
Proceed to the 'Wrist/Hand Inspection' section. Here, you will find fields for various findings such as mass, swelling, discoloration, deformity, cicatrix, joint play, bony palpation, and soft tissue palpation. Fill these out based on your observations.
Next, move to the 'Passive Range Of Motion' and 'Active Range Of Motion' sections. Input the measurements for flexion, extension, medial deviation, and lateral deviation as indicated in the form.
In the 'Orth/Neuro Tests' section, check off each test performed (Bunnel Littler, Allen's, Phalen's, etc.) and document any relevant findings.
Finally, assess muscle strength for both left and right hands across various movements. Use the provided scale to indicate strength levels accurately.

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What are the special tests for hand exam?

Special Tests Phalens Test (test for carpal tunnel syndrome) Ask the patient to place the dorsal surfaces of their hands together and then fully flex the wrists (the reverse prayer). Tinels Test (test for carpal tunnel syndrome) Finkelsteins Test (test for DeQuervains Tenosynovitis)

How to do a hand examination?

4:13 6:03 Good. Now I have a coin. And I want you just to try and pick it up with one of your hands. GoodMoreGood. Now I have a coin. And I want you just to try and pick it up with one of your hands. Good thats great and put it back down and just pick it up on the other. Side.

How to test nerve function in hand?

The Carpal Compression Test or Durkans Test is performed by holding the patients wrist in slight flexion and directly compressing the median nerve by applying pressure to the proximal wrist crease for 30 seconds. A positive result occurs if patient develops pain, paresthesia, or numbness in median nerve distribution.

What can doctors tell by looking at your hands?

Examination of the Hand (The Hand in Diagnosis) The examination of the hand and nails can lead to a number of diagnoses. Some of these include liver disease (Terrys nails), kidney disease (Lindsays nails), lung disease (nail clubbing), endocarditis and many others.