Hand Surgery — Flashcards

Loss of _____ interossei in proximal ulnar nerve injury can be tested using the egawa test

A positive _____ maneuver is when 90 degree flexion of the wrist causes tingling.

_____ or Brandt's tendon transfers are alternative options available for radial nerve injury

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The dislocation of the _____ joint is the hallmark of Barton's fracture.

Boxer's Fractures are most commonly seen in the _____th and 5th metacarpal necks

De Quervain Tenosynovitis is now most commonly associated with patients who are _____ and patients who type on small handheld devices ("Texting Thumb")

_____ sign is the involuntary abduction of the little finger, due to weakness of the palmar interossei muscles and unopposed action of the extensor digiti minimi, seen in ulnar nerve palsy

Flexor tendon injury is seen in _____ finger, whereas extensor tendon injury is seen in Mallet finger

_____ fracture-dislocation occurs at the base of the first metacarpal bone and is commonly due to punching.

_____ nerve injury presents with:1. wrist drop, including loss of elbow, wrist, and finger extension (action)2. decreased grip strength (due to loss of wrist extension) (strength)3. loss of sensation over posterior arm/forearm and dorsal hand (sensation)