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Normal Anatomic Position of the Hand and Wrist
Aka: Normal Anatomic Position of the Hand and Wrist, Hand Position of Function, Safe Hand Position
- See Also
- Hand Injury
- Indication
- Hand Injury
- Splinting position of hand and wrist
- Avoids extensor contractures at MCP joints
- Avoids flexor contractures at IP joints
- Technique: Position (holding a glass or can)
- Wrist extended at 25 degrees
- MCP joint flexed at 60 degrees (45 to 70 degrees)
- Each IP joint (PIP and DIP) flexed at 5-10 degrees
- Thumb in slight abduction away from palm
- Precautions
- Inability to assume position of function is a red flag
- Suggests nerve or Tendon Injury