We need you! See something you could improve? Make an edit and help improve WikSM for everyone.
Reagans Test
From WikiSM
Other Names
- Reagan's Ballot Test
- Reagan's Test
- Lunotriquetral Ballotment Test
- LT Shuck test
Purpose
Illustration of the lunotriquetral Ballotment Test (Reagan's)[1]
- Evaluate the stability of the Lunotriquetral Ligament which stabilizes the joint space between the Lunate and Triquetrum
Description
- Patient is seated or standing
- Pronate the affected hand and stabilize the lunate
- Push up on the triquetrum and down on the lunate
- Observe the patient for tenderness or pain
- Compare with contralateral hand
- Positive test:
- Pain
- Subluxation
- Crepitus
Pathology
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
- ↑ Image courtesy of https://musculoskeletalkey.com/, "Forearm Wrist and Hand"
Created by:
John Kiel on 4 September 2019 22:09:34
Authors:
Last edited:
22 May 2022 13:49:51
Category: