Wrist Tenodesis Test

Other Names

( a ) Tenodesis “release” with wrist flexion and ( b ) tenodesis “grasp” with wrist extension.

Illustration of the tenodesis test using the table to isolate the wrist proper

• Wrist Tenodesis Test
• Wrist passive tenodesis test

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Purpose

• Evaluate the integrity of the flexor tendons and extensor tendons of the wrist

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Description

• Performed by passively flexing/extending the wrist
• Bringing the wrist from flexion to extension
  • This should bring the digits into relative flexion while maintaining a symmetrical cascade
• Bringing the wrist from extension into flexion
  • This should bring the digits into relative extension while maintaining a symmetrical cascade
• Abnormal test
  • Failure of one or more fingers to move in the expected manner

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Pathology

• Mallet Finger
• Jersey Finger
• Flexor Tendon Injuries
• Extensor Tendon Injuries
• Mannerfelt Syndrome

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Evidence

• Unknown

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See Also

• Wrist Pain Main
• Physical Exam Wrist
• Wrist Anatomy Main

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