Figure of Eight Measurement of the Hand
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 measuring 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 metacarpophalangeal 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.
Step6. Always compare the normal side or opposite hand.
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Figure of eight measurement method is a reliable and valid measurement tool for measuring hand edema in burned patients than water volumetry measurement.[2]
Figure of eight measurement method is a reliable and valid measurement tool for measuring hand edema in patients with hand pathology.[3]References[edit | edit source]
- David J. Magee. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. 6th edition. Elsevier. 2014.
- ↑ Figure of Eight Measurement. SAN PEDRO COLLEGE -PT DEPARTMENT. Available from: https://youtu.be/gwZA2pn2Sxw
- ↑ Dewey WS, Hedman TL, Chapman TT, Wolf SE, Holcomb JB. The reliability and concurrent validity of the figure-of-eight method of measuring hand edema in patients with burns. J Burn Care Res. 2007;28(1):157-162. doi:10.1097/BCR.0b013e31802c9eb9
- ↑ Leard JS, Breglio L, Fraga L, et al. Reliability and concurrent validity of the figure-of-eight method of measuring hand size in patients with hand pathology. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2004;34(6):335-340. doi:10.2519/jospt.2004.34.6.335
