title: Dynamic loading posture of the thumb: the Colditz Tear Test.
abstract: The movement patterns one sees when loads placed on a joint are incrementally increased provides valuable insight as to how a joint functions during different everyday activities. This author describes a simple, yet effective method of assessing the thumb carpometacarpal joint as load demands increase. It may be used as an evaluative tool or as an adjunct to treatment.
authors.affiliation: Raleigh, NC 27608, USA. Electronic address: jcolditz@handlab.com.
authors.forename: Judy C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Colditz
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D052581:Pinch Strength; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D013933:Thumb / Q000503:physiopathology*
keywords: Evaluation; Thumb CMC; Thumb osteoarthritis