Froments Sign

Froment's Sign

Other Names

• Froment's Sign

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Purpose

Demonstration of Froment's Sign

• Evaluate integrity of Ulnar Nerve

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Description

• Patient is seated or standing
• Ask patient to grip piece of paper between the thumb and index finger
• Examiner attempts to pull paper out
• Positive test:
  • Weakness or inability to hold paper in affected hand

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Pathology

• Ulnar Nerve Injuries including:
  • Guyon Canal Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

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Evidence

• Unknown

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See Also

• Physical Examination Hand
• Physical Examination Wrist

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