thumb clenched fist test

The flexural fist fist test, also known as the Finkelstein sign, is to flex the thumb and then check the styloid process with a fist to diagnose the stenotic tendon sheath of the styloid process. Precautions for flexing the fist and fist test: inappropriate crowd: none. Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check the feelings of relaxation, face positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Flexion fist fist test test process: first flex the thumb, then clench the fist to the palm of your hand, while tilting the wrist to the ulnar side. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Check your relaxation, face it positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Normal value The result of the test was negative. Did not cause pain. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The test result is positive, that is, the wrist is tilted to the ulnar side, causing sharp pain in the styloid process of the curved bone, suggesting a narrow tendon sheath of the styloid process. People who need to be examined: people who often have abnormal pain in the styloid process. Precautions Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check the feelings of relaxation, face positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Inspection process First flex the thumb, then clench your fist to the palm of your hand while tilting the wrist to the ulnar side. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks No related complications and hazards.

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