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1
Q

what are the 2 tests used for carpal tunnel syndrome?

A

Tinel’s at the wrist

Phalen’s

2
Q

what test is used for ulnar nerve paralysis?

A

froment’s test

3
Q

tinel’s tap causes irritation to what nerve?

A

median nerve

4
Q

if a patient describes tingling into the thumb, index, and middle and lateral half of the ring finger, what is suspected?

A

carpal tunnel syndrome

5
Q

when the doctor attempts to pull the paper away with froment’s test and the terminal phalanx of the thumb goes into flexion to add support, this indicates paralysis of the ______ muscle and suggests a ______ nerve injury.

A

adductor pollicis;

ulnar nerve

6
Q

the pinch grip test is testing for pathology of what nerve?

A

anterior interosseous nerve- median branch

7
Q

what is the purpose of the Bunnell-Littler test?

A

evaluate for osteoarthritis

8
Q

If the PIP joint cannot be flexed, there is a tight intrinsic muscle or contracture of the joint capsule. What is this a positive sign for?

A

Bunnell-Littler test

9
Q

what 2 diseases produce tenosynovitis in the thumb?

A

De Quervains

Hoffmans

10
Q

what does Finkelstein’s test for?

A

possible tenosynovitis of the thumb

11
Q

what is a + finkelstein’s test?

A

pain over abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons at the wrist

12
Q

Mannkopf’s sign evaluates for?

A

possible non-organic pain

13
Q

what is a positive Mannkopf’s sign?

A

increase in pulse rates of 10bpm or more

14
Q

what test causes the autonomic system to kick in preparing for fight or flight?

A

Mannkopf’s sign