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Hand and Wrist. Forearm Anatomy. Radius Ulna Carpal Bones Metacarpals Phalanges-Inter-phalageal joints(IP) are proximal and distal and the metacarpal-phalangeal joints are (MCP). Carpal Bones. Navicular (Scaphoid) “Anatomical Snuff Box” Lunate Triquetrium Pisiform Trapezium Trapezoid
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Forearm Anatomy • Radius • Ulna • Carpal Bones • Metacarpals • Phalanges-Inter-phalageal joints(IP) are proximal and distal and the metacarpal-phalangeal joints are (MCP)
Carpal Bones • Navicular (Scaphoid) “Anatomical Snuff Box” • Lunate • Triquetrium • Pisiform • Trapezium • Trapezoid • Capitate • Hamate
Motions of the Hand • Flexion • Extension • Ulnar Deviation (Adduction) • Radial Deviation (Abduction) • Supination • Pronation
Muscles of the Hand (Flexors) • Flexor Carpi Ulnaris- flexes wrist and fingers • Flexor Carpi Radialis- flexes wrist and fingers • Flexor Policis Longus- flexes thumb • Palmaris Longus- flexes fingers
Muscles of the Hand (Extensors) • Extensor Carpi Ulnaris- extends wrist and fingers • Extensor Carpi Radialis- extends wrist and fingers • Extensor Digitorum Longus- estends fingers • Extensor Digiti Minimi- extends pinky finger
Pronators and Supinators • Pronator Teres • Supinator Teres
Injuries to the Wrist and Hand • Forearm Splints • Interosseus membrane between radius and ulna stretches, retinaculum may also be injured. • Wrist Fracture • Colles fracture: to distal end of the radius and/or ulna. Anytime the wrist is injured an x-ray is needed. Radiating pain up the arm and shaft of the humerus is a reason to x-ray along with pain in the anatomical snuff box. With a Colles fx there is pain with flexion and radial deviation and supination is impossible
Navicular Fracture • Highest no-union rate of all the bones in the wrist • Highest fracture rate of all the bones in the wrist • Blood supply is limited so the healing process is lengthened sometimes never heals without aid
Lunate Fracture • Carpal bone that commonly dislocates • Most common cause is falling on an outstretched arm and hand • Dislocation is forward and painful
Gamekeepers Thumb • This is a sprain or avulsion of the ulnar collateral ligament on the thumb. • Can be braced for healing or sometimes needs surgical intervention.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Tendons become inflammed and the swelling puts pressure on the nerves • Causes pain and malfunction of the hand • Pain can radiate up the arm • Tingling numbness felt in the fingers • Weakness with flexion pain increases at night • Treatment is wrist splint or surgical intervention
Ganglion Cyst • Tendon becomes inflammed sheath herniates causing a fluid filled sac • Surgical Excision
Metacarpal Fracture • Boxers Fracture to 5th metacarpal • Compare domes of the knuckles while making a fist • Tends to heal rapidly
Ligament Sprain • Tends to occur to the MP and IP joints • Joints are jammed and causes the capsule to swell
Avulsion Fracture • Could be called “Mallet Finger” • Extensor Tendon torn with bone avulsion in some cases
Bennett’s Fracture • This is where the extensor tendon pulls off the distal end of the thumb
Dislocated Thumb • Never reduce this injury because of the high nerve supply. • MEDICAL EMERGENCY