Carpopedal Spasm

Aka: Carpopedal Spasm, Carpal Spasm, Obstetrician's Hand, Accoucheur's Hand

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II. Pathophysiology

  1. Associated with Tetany

III. Signs

  1. Flexion at Wrist
  2. Flexion at MCP joints
  3. Flexion of thumb against palm
  4. Extension of PIP joints and DIP joints
  5. Adduction of fingers (forms a cone)
  6. Trousseau's Sign

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