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Distal Forearm Squeeze Test

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Distal Forearm Squeeze Test
Normal distal forearm squeeze test[1]
a The normal hand. b The digital flexor and extensor tendons are in a tug-of-war during the distal forearm squeeze test. In normal conditions, the digital flexor tendons win by overwhelming advantage. c If the digital flexor tendons are ruptured, the extensor tendons win. The thick arrow represents the force of digital flexor tendons, while the thin arrow represents the force of digital extensor tendons[2]
  • Distal Forearm Squeeze Test
  • Forearm squeeze test
  • Forearm compression test
  • Wrist squeeze test
  • Distal forearm compression test
  • Profundus distal forearm squeeze test (for isolated FDP testing)
  • Digital flexor squeeze test
  • Flexor tendon squeeze test
  • Flexor tendon compression test
  • Passive flexor tendon squeeze test

Purpose

Description

  • Examiner places one hand circumferentially around the distal half of the forearm
  • Firmly squeeze the distal forearm using a circular grip (thumb opposing fingers)
  • Normal
    • The hand becomes clenched or half-clenched, with visible finger flexion
  • Abnormal
    • A finger shows less flexion than the others
    • No movement
    • Or even extension (if flexors are ruptured and extensors dominate)

Pathology

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Zhi, Yunlong, Chengyue Wu, and Maoqiang Li. "Distal forearm squeeze test for the diagnosis of digital flexor tendon injuries." BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 24.1 (2023): 975.
  2. ↑ Zhi, Yunlong, Chengyue Wu, and Maoqiang Li. "Distal forearm squeeze test for the diagnosis of digital flexor tendon injuries." BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 24.1 (2023): 975.
Created by:
John Kiel on 12 February 2026 20:05:15
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13 February 2026 14:38:32
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