Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Arthrogryposis physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Some of the more common physical examination findings are
- Shoulder (internal rotation deformity)
- Elbow (extension and pronation deformity)
- Wrist (volar and ulnar deformity)
- Hand (fingers in fixed flexion and thumb-in-palm deformity)
- Hip (flexed, abducted and externally rotated, often dislocated)
- Knee (flexion deformity) and foot (clubfoot deformity).
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]