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Thumb CMC Grind Test
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Demonstration of thumb CMC grind test[1]
- 1st CMC Grind Test
- CMC Grind Test
- Thumb Grind Test
- Thumb basilar joint grind test
Purpose
- Assess the integrity of the Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint
Description
- The patient is seated or standing
- Examiner grips the patients metacarpal bone of the thumb and apply an axial load
- You can move in gentle circles
- Positive test
- Pain
- Crepitus
Pathology
Evidence
- Model et al[2]
- Sensitivity: 30% - 53%
- Specificity: 80% - 96.7%
See Also
References
- ↑ Image courtesy of ortho eval, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N59aW2Xn2ZI
- ↑ Model, Z., Liu, A. Y., Kang, L., Wolfe, S. W., Burket, J. C., & Lee, S. K. (2016). Evaluation of Physical Examination Tests for Thumb Basal Joint Osteoarthritis. Hand (New York, N.Y.), 11(1), 108–112. http://doi.org/10.1177/1558944715616951
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John Kiel on 13 August 2019 03:41:58
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