little finger abduction test

The little finger abduction test is to make the little finger do abduction and closing action, check whether the little finger can be abducted, and use it to diagnose ulnar nerve injury. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: other inspection Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: Negative: The little finger can do abduction and closing. Positive: That is, the little finger can not be abducted, it is positive for this test. A positive indicates a ulnar nerve injury. Tips: Relax and check with your doctor. Normal value The test result is negative: the little finger can do abduction and closing action. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The test result is positive, that is, the little finger can not be abducted, it is positive for this test. A positive indicates a ulnar nerve injury. People who need to be examined: the small finger abduction obstacles. Positive results may be diseases: ulnar nerve injury, hand extensor tendon injury, hand nerve injury precautions Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check the feelings of relaxation, should face positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Inspection process The paralyzed patient reached out and the five fingers were close together. The palms were down and laid flat on the examination table. Then let the little finger do the abduction and closing action. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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