Figure of Eight Measurement of the Hand: Difference between revisions

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'''Step5'''. Then over the anterior surface of the metacarpophalangeal joints  and then diagonally ( to the other side) across the back of the hand to where the tape started.
'''Step5'''. Then over the anterior surface of the metacarpophalangeal joints  and then diagonally ( to the other side) across the back of the hand to where the tape started.
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Revision as of 10:16, 15 August 2020

Purpose[edit | edit source]

Figure of eight measurement of hand is used to measure the edema or swelling over the hand.

Technique[edit | edit source]

This method measured with the tape.

Step1. Hand rested on the edge of the table.

Step2. Take distal aspect of the ulnar styloid process as a starting point.

Step3. Then takes the tape measure over the anterior wrist to the distal aspect of the radial styloid process.

Step4. From there, the tape is brought diagonally ( to the other side) across the back (dorsum) of the hand and over the fifth metacarophalangeal joint line.

Step5. Then over the anterior surface of the metacarpophalangeal joints and then diagonally ( to the other side) across the back of the hand to where the tape started.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Figure of Eight Measurement. SAN PEDRO COLLEGE -PT DEPARTMENT. Available from: https://youtu.be/gwZA2pn2Sxw