Examination of the scaphoid.
Scaphoid manipulation is an important part of the examination of the wrist. The "scaphoid shift" is a maneuver that is helpful in assessing scaphoid stability and in identifying scaphoid and periscaphoid pathology. The anatomic basis of the maneuver is explained and its performance and interpretation discussed.
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Connecticut Combined Hand Service, Hartford Hospital.
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D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D010173:Palpation; D010808:Physical Examination