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Wartenbergs Sign
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Other Names
Positive wartenberg's sign on the right[1]
- Wartenberg's Sign
- Finger Escape Sign
- Digiti Quinti Sign
Purpose
- A sign suggesting neuropathy of the palmer interosseus muscle
Description
- The patient is seated or standing
- Examiner evaluates affected hand
- A positive sign is
- Slightly greater abduction of the fifth digit, due to paralysis of the abducting palmar interosseous muscle
- There is also unopposed action of the radial innervated extensor muscles (digiti minimi, digitorum communis )
Pathology
- Ulnar Nerve Injuries including:
- Cervical Myelopathy
- Upper Motor Neuron Disease
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
- ↑ Goldman, Sarah B., et al. "A review of clinical tests and signs for the assessment of ulnar neuropathy." Journal of hand Therapy 22.3 (2009): 209-220.
Created by:
John Kiel on 14 August 2019 12:50:04
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25 May 2023 07:51:03
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