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Capitate Apprehension Test

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Demonstration of the dorsal capitate apprehension test[1]
  • Capitate Apprehension Test
  • Dorsal capitate displacement apprehension test.

Purpose

Description

  • Hold the radius in one hand
  • Place thumb under the distal carpal row
  • Force the capitate palmarly
  • Force the capitate dorsally
  • Positive test
    • Reproduction of patients pain

Pathology

  • Carpal instability

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Apergis, E. P. "The unstable capitolunate and radiolunate joints as a source of wrist pain in young women." Journal of Hand Surgery 21.4 (1996): 501-506.
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John Kiel on 25 May 2025 13:15:43
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