title: Physical examination of the hand.
abstract: Examination of the hand is an essential piece of a hand surgeon's skill set. This current concepts review presents a systematic process of performing a comprehensive physical examination of the hand including vascular, sensory, and motor assessments. Evaluations focused on specific hand diseases and injuries are also discussed. This information can be useful for any health care provider treating patients with hand conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY.
authors.forename: Raymond J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Kenney
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY. Electronic address: warren_hammert@urmc.rochester.edu.
authors.forename: Warren C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Hammert
mesh_terms: D006225:Hand; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010808:Physical Examination
keywords: Digits; finger; hand; physical examination