Goniometry: Wrist Ulnar Deviation

Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]

Wrist ulnar deviation

Testing position[edit | edit source]

Patient is seated with elbow flexed to 90 degrees and wrist over the edge of a table or plinth with forearm in pronation

Goniometer Placement[edit | edit source]

AXIS LOCATION STATIONARY ARM MOVEMENT ARM
capitate dorsal midline of forearm parallel with longitudinal axis of 3rd metacarpal

Expected Findings[edit | edit source]

Expected range of motion is 0- 30 degrees[1]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.