The Wrist: ROM

Question 0

Wrist RADIAL / ULNAR DEVIATION

Answer 0

Patient Position:
Sitting next to supporting surface
Shoulder ABD 90*
Elbow flexed 90*
Palm down 

Goniometer:
Axis: dorsal surface of wrist over capitate
Proximal Arm: dorsal midline of forearm
Distal Arm: dorsal midline of 3rd metacarpal

Stabilization:
At radius and ulna

End Feel:
Hard

Question 1

Wrist FLEXION / EXTENSION

Answer 1

Patient Position:
Sitting next to supporting surface
Shoulder ABD 90* 
Elbow flexed 90*
Palm down

Goniometer:
Axis: later aspect of wrist over traquitrium
Proximal Arm: lateral midline of ulna (Olecranon & ulna styloid as reference)
Distal Arm: lateral midline of 5th metacarpal

Stabilization:
At radius and ulna

End Feel:
Firm