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== Expected Findings ==
== Expected Findings ==
Expected range of motion is 90 degrees.<ref>Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.</ref>  
Expected range of motion is 90 degrees.<ref>Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry. FA Davis; 2021 Jan 31.</ref>  


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 17:03, 31 January 2021

Original Editor - Donald John Auson Top Contributors - Donald John Auson

Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]

Finger metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint flexion

Testing position[edit | edit source]

Patient is sitting with forearm and hands supported, forearm in midposition, wrist neutral and MCP joint in neutral position.

Goniometer Placement[edit | edit source]

AXIS LOCATION STATIONARY ARM MOVEMENT ARM
Dorsal aspect of MCP joint Dorsal midline of the metacarpal Dorsal midline of the proximal phalanx

Expected Findings[edit | edit source]

Expected range of motion is 90 degrees.[1]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry. FA Davis; 2021 Jan 31.