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What is the primary purpose of asking the patient about their dominant hand?
What is the primary purpose of asking the patient about their dominant hand?
- To assess the patient's pain tolerance
- To evaluate the patient's emotional state
- To understand how the injury may impact the patient's daily activities (correct)
- To determine the patient's level of hand dexterity
What is the purpose of the Tinel's test during the wrist exam?
What is the purpose of the Tinel's test during the wrist exam?
- To evaluate for carpal tunnel syndrome (correct)
- To assess for tendon inflammation
- To check for range of motion limitations
- To measure grip strength
Which of the following is NOT a range of motion that can be assessed during the wrist exam?
Which of the following is NOT a range of motion that can be assessed during the wrist exam?
- Radial and ulnar deviation
- Flexion and extension
- Circumduction
- Pronation and supination (correct)
What is the purpose of the Fovea sign during the wrist exam?
What is the purpose of the Fovea sign during the wrist exam?
Which of the following is NOT a key piece of information the clinician should ask the patient about during the history taking for a injury?
Which of the following is NOT a key piece of information the clinician should ask the patient about during the history taking for a injury?
What anatomical structures would the clinician palpate during the wrist exam?
What anatomical structures would the clinician palpate during the wrist exam?
What is the primary purpose of the Finkelstein's test during the wrist exam?
What is the primary purpose of the Finkelstein's test during the wrist exam?
What is the primary purpose of the Phalen's test during the wrist exam?
What is the primary purpose of the Phalen's test during the wrist exam?
Which type of wrist pain is associated with de Quervain's tenosynovitis and carpal-metacarpal osteoarthritis?
Which type of wrist pain is associated with de Quervain's tenosynovitis and carpal-metacarpal osteoarthritis?
What is a common presentation of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?
What is a common presentation of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?
What is a positive special test associated with TFCC Tear?
What is a positive special test associated with TFCC Tear?
Which diagnostic test is considered the best for diagnosing TFCC Tear?
Which diagnostic test is considered the best for diagnosing TFCC Tear?
What is a common cause of tendonitis of the ulnar wrist extensors?
What is a common cause of tendonitis of the ulnar wrist extensors?
What type of pain is typically associated with Radiocarpal Osteoarthritis?
What type of pain is typically associated with Radiocarpal Osteoarthritis?
What is the primary treatment for de Quervain's tenosynovitis?
What is the primary treatment for de Quervain's tenosynovitis?
What is a common presentation of tendonitis of the ulnar wrist extensors?
What is a common presentation of tendonitis of the ulnar wrist extensors?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing median nerve compression?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing median nerve compression?
What is the primary treatment for a forearm fracture in both arms?
What is the primary treatment for a forearm fracture in both arms?
What is the key difference between a Monteggia fracture and a Galeazzi fracture?
What is the key difference between a Monteggia fracture and a Galeazzi fracture?
What is the acronym used to remember the key difference between Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures?
What is the acronym used to remember the key difference between Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures?
What is the most common mechanism of injury for a mallet finger?
What is the most common mechanism of injury for a mallet finger?
In trigger finger, what prevents the tendon from sliding under a pulley?
In trigger finger, what prevents the tendon from sliding under a pulley?
Which type of infection primarily causes paronychia?
Which type of infection primarily causes paronychia?
What percentage of nail involvement in a subungual hematoma requires nail removal and suturing?
What percentage of nail involvement in a subungual hematoma requires nail removal and suturing?
What is the most common metacarpal fracture known as?
What is the most common metacarpal fracture known as?
Which finger is most commonly affected in Jersey finger injuries?
Which finger is most commonly affected in Jersey finger injuries?
What is the first-line treatment for septic tenosynovitis?
What is the first-line treatment for septic tenosynovitis?
What is the most common cause of trigger finger in children?
What is the most common cause of trigger finger in children?
Which wrist injury requires surgical repair?
Which wrist injury requires surgical repair?
What is the main treatment approach for Metacarpal Fracture with more than 40% angulation?
What is the main treatment approach for Metacarpal Fracture with more than 40% angulation?
What is the primary treatment for a felon, an abscess of the finger pad?
What is the primary treatment for a felon, an abscess of the finger pad?
What percentage of nail involvement in a subungual hematoma requires nail removal and suturing?
What percentage of nail involvement in a subungual hematoma requires nail removal and suturing?
What is the characteristic presentation of a boutonneiere deformity?
What is the characteristic presentation of a boutonneiere deformity?
What is the most common cause of paronychia, a digital infection?
What is the most common cause of paronychia, a digital infection?
Which fingers are most commonly affected by Dupuytren's contracture?
Which fingers are most commonly affected by Dupuytren's contracture?
What test is used to diagnose carpometacarpal osteoarthritis?
What test is used to diagnose carpometacarpal osteoarthritis?
What is the treatment of choice for a skier's or gamekeeper's thumb injury without displacement or mild laxity?
What is the treatment of choice for a skier's or gamekeeper's thumb injury without displacement or mild laxity?
What condition is characterized by an avulsion fracture where the ligament pulls off a piece of the bone?
What condition is characterized by an avulsion fracture where the ligament pulls off a piece of the bone?
If a contracture of the thumb is more than what degree, surgery is indicated?
If a contracture of the thumb is more than what degree, surgery is indicated?
What radiographic finding is associated with carpometacarpal osteoarthritis?
What radiographic finding is associated with carpometacarpal osteoarthritis?
What is the key feature finding for a scaphoid fracture?
What is the key feature finding for a scaphoid fracture?
Why does casting for a torus fracture in children differ from adults?
Why does casting for a torus fracture in children differ from adults?
What can happen if a scaphoid fracture is not properly healed with immobilization?
What can happen if a scaphoid fracture is not properly healed with immobilization?
Why do younger children with torus fractures require a longer cast?
Why do younger children with torus fractures require a longer cast?
What is the first-line treatment for both types of fractures of the distal radius discussed?
What is the first-line treatment for both types of fractures of the distal radius discussed?
Which type of wrist fracture is caused by a fall on an outstretched hand with the wrist extended?
Which type of wrist fracture is caused by a fall on an outstretched hand with the wrist extended?
What is the typical treatment for a Colles fracture with less than 15 degrees of angulation?
What is the typical treatment for a Colles fracture with less than 15 degrees of angulation?
What is the key difference between a Colles fracture and a Smith fracture?
What is the key difference between a Colles fracture and a Smith fracture?
What is the typical treatment for a Smith fracture?
What is the typical treatment for a Smith fracture?
What is the relative frequency of Colles fractures compared to Smith fractures?
What is the relative frequency of Colles fractures compared to Smith fractures?
What is the primary treatment for a septic tenosynovitis?
What is the primary treatment for a septic tenosynovitis?
Which condition is characterized by an avulsion fracture where the ligament pulls off a piece of the bone?
Which condition is characterized by an avulsion fracture where the ligament pulls off a piece of the bone?
What is the primary purpose of the Finkelstein's test during the wrist exam?
What is the primary purpose of the Finkelstein's test during the wrist exam?
In trigger finger, what prevents the tendon from sliding under a pulley?
In trigger finger, what prevents the tendon from sliding under a pulley?
What is the treatment of choice for a skier's or gamekeeper's thumb injury without displacement or mild laxity?
What is the treatment of choice for a skier's or gamekeeper's thumb injury without displacement or mild laxity?
What is the primary purpose of asking the patient about their dominant hand during the wrist exam?
What is the primary purpose of asking the patient about their dominant hand during the wrist exam?
What is the primary treatment for a felon, an abscess of the finger pad?
What is the primary treatment for a felon, an abscess of the finger pad?
What is the most common cause of trigger finger in children?
What is the most common cause of trigger finger in children?
What is the main treatment approach for Metacarpal Fracture with more than $40%$ angulation?
What is the main treatment approach for Metacarpal Fracture with more than $40%$ angulation?
What is a positive special test associated with TFCC Tear?
What is a positive special test associated with TFCC Tear?
