Hand and Wrist Pathologies: Management & Examination (2025)

What percentage of distal radial fractures are intra-articular?

Which type of distal radial fracture is classically described as a 'Dinner Fork' deformity?

A high-energy mechanism, such as a fall from height or motor vehicle accident, is more commonly associated with distal radial fractures in which age group?

Which factor is considered a risk factor for distal radial fractures?

Median nerve symptoms like numbness are common in the presentation of distal radial fractures due to:

Which distal radial fracture is also known as a Reverse Colle's fracture?

Smith's fractures typically occur due to a fall onto an outstretched hand (FOOSH) with the forearm fixed in which position?

Surgical treatment for a distal radial fracture is indicated in cases of intra-articular displacement greater than:

Which complication is listed as potentially following a distal radial fracture?

What is the typical angle of volar tilt in a normal wrist, relative to the neutral position?

Which carpal bone forms the floor of the anatomical snuffbox and is frequently fractured?

If a patient presents with clinical suspicion of a scaphoid fracture but initial X-rays are negative, what is the recommended next step in management?

Fractures in which region of the scaphoid bone carry a higher risk of avascular necrosis (AVN)?

Which complication is specifically noted as a potential issue following scaphoid fracture?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common compressive neuropathy affecting which limb?

Which nerve is primarily compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome?

Which group of individuals is stated to be more commonly affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?

Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are often reported to be worse during which time of day?

Moving or shaking the hands is noted to potentially help alleviate which condition's symptoms?

Wasting of the thenar eminence muscles is a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome that typically occurs in what stage?

Sensory deficit in the median nerve distribution is a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome affecting which area?

Which clinical test involves tapping directly over the median nerve at the wrist to elicit tingling or pain?

Phalen's test, used in the clinical examination for carpal tunnel syndrome, involves:

Which diagnostic test is listed for confirming the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Conservative treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome includes:

Surgical decompression for carpal tunnel syndrome is recommended if symptoms persist for longer than:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is described as primarily affecting which joints in the hand?

Which serological marker is often associated with the aetiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Which task testing fine motor skills is mentioned as part of an examination assessing the impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?

In Rheumatoid Arthritis of the elbow, X-rays may show gradual destruction of the radial head and widening of which anatomical feature?

Conservative medical treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis may include which class of medications?

Which hand deformity in Rheumatoid Arthritis is characterized by hyperextension at the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint and flexion at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint?

A Boutonniere's deformity is characterized by flexion at the PIP joint and extension at the DIP joint. This is often caused by disruption of which tendon structure?

Plain film X-rays in Rheumatoid Arthritis may show which finding?

Kienbock's disease is defined as avascular necrosis of which carpal bone?

De Quervain's tenosynovitis involves inflammation of the tendon sheaths of which muscles?

Trigger finger typically involves the impaired movement or 'triggering' of which type of tendon?

Dupuytren's contracture is characterized by a progressive contracture of which tissue in the hand?

To assess the motor function of the Radial nerve, which action is typically tested in the hand?

To assess the sensory function of the Ulnar nerve in the hand, which specific area would you palpate?