Hand and Wrist OSCE Examination Quiz

Focused SBA-style practice, followed by the answer and explanation for every question.

Focused SBA-style practice, followed by the answer and explanation for every question.

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1
A patient with wrist pain has reduced sensation over the palm side of the thumb, index and middle fingers. Their power grip is intact when they squeeze your fingers, but they struggle to pick up a coin and do up a shirt button. Which test, and its interpretation, best links these findings?
2
After finishing the focused hand assessment, which action best completes the examination?
3
On general inspection at the start of a hand examination, which observation most directly suggests long-standing loss of hand function?

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