title: [Examination of the wrist and hand].
abstract: The wrist and hand form a highly complex organ that is of great importance in almost all daily activities. The hand serves as a tool and an organ of sense. Injuries of the hand and wrist as well as mechanical, neurological or systemic inflammatory changes are common. Taking a detailed history can already lead to a diagnosis. Almost all structures of the hand are easily accessible for clinical examination, i. e. inspection, palpation and clinical tests, including dynamic testing. Diagnostic imaging completes the examination procedure.
authors.affiliation: Orthopädisches Fachzentrum, Seehauser Straße 2, 82418, Murnau, Deutschland. dr.springorum@ofz-online.de.
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Springorum
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Klinik der Universität Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V. Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Deutschland.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Baier
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Klinik der Universität Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V. Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Deutschland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Götz
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Klinik der Universität Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V. Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Deutschland.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schwarz
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Klinik der Universität Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V. Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Deutschland.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Benditz
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Klinik der Universität Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V. Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Deutschland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Grifka
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Klinik der Universität Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V. Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Deutschland.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Heers
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010173:Palpation; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: Clinical tests; Diagnosis; Imaging; Inspection; Palpation