Carpal Motion

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Occurs when all the ligaments are intact. The midcarpal & radiocarpal joints move in different directions when wrist moves in Radial & Ulnar Deviation. During radial deviation, the proximal carpal row flexes and slides ulnarly and distal carpal row moves radially and exactly reversal occurs when the wrist moves in ulnar deviation. During flexion of […]

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Clinical Implications of Drop Sign

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The radiographic drop sign was first identified by Coonrad in simple and complex elbow fractures and dislocations. He defined this sign as an increased ulnohumeral joint distance greater than 3-4 mm. Complications associated with drop sign includes limited elbow motion leading to contracture which is associated with pain.