Examination of Ulnar-sided Wrist Pain

Samuel Cohen-Tanugi; Raymond Glenn Gaston

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2021.06.002

Examination of Ulnar-sided Wrist Pain

Hand Clin. 2021 Nov;37(4):467-475. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2021.06.002.

Authors

Samuel Cohen-Tanugi¹, Raymond Glenn Gaston²

Affiliations

¹ Atrium Health Department Orthopedic Surgery, 1000 Blythe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA.
² OrthoCarolina Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Atrium Health/Atrium Musculoskeletal Institute. Electronic address: Glenn.gaston@orthocarolina.com.

PMID: 34602126
DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2021.06.002

Abstract

This article reviews the pertinent history and physical examination maneuvers necessary to arrive at the proper diagnosis of patients with ulnar-sided wrist pain. Surface anatomy is stressed along with provocative maneuvers for maximal efficacy.

Keywords: ECU; Physical examination; TFCC; Ulnar wrist pain.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Arthralgia / diagnosis
Humans
Ulna
Wrist Injuries* / complications
Wrist Injuries* / diagnosis
Wrist Injuries* / surgery
Wrist Joint
Wrist*