Isolation of each digit
Index F: FDS, FDP, extension intact with PROM against resistance. No pain on movement. RDN/UDN intact. 2 pt discrimination intact. CR < 2s. Soft compartment. No gross deformity.
Middle F: FDS, FDP, extension intact with PROM against resistance. No pain on movement. RDN/UDN intact. 2 pt discrimination intact. CR < 2s. Soft compartment. No gross deformity
Ring F: FDS, FDP, extension intact with PROM against resistance. No pain on movement. RDN/UDN intact. 2 pt discrimination intact. CR < 2s. Soft compartment. No gross deformity
Short F: FDS, FDP, extension intact with PROM against resistance. No pain on movement. RDN/UDN intact. 2 pt discrimination intact. CR < 2s. Soft compartment. No gross deformity
Thumb: FPL, EPL, EPB, APL intact per routine. RDN/UDN intact per routine. CR < 2s. No gross deformity. Compartments soft.
The 13 muscle groups you need to test in the hand exam:
- FPL
- FDP
- FDS
- Thenar muscles
- Interosseous
- Hypothenar muscles
- EPB and APL
- EPL
- EDC
- EIP and EDM
- ECRL and ECRB
- ECU
- Adductor Pollicis
Extensor Digitorum Communis:(EDC) Instruct the patient “Straighten your fingers”
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