Because the wrist, hand, and fingers are vital to perform activities of daily living, patients should be assessed for manual dexterity and coordination. It is important to assess their ability to hook, pinch, grasp, and maipulate an object. Ask them to perform simple tasks such as doing up a button, picking up a penny, or using a pen to write their name.
A patient demonstrates her ability to button her sweater and pick up a coin respectively.
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A patient demonstrates her ability to button her sweater and pick up a coin respectively.
Image Source: Victoria Squissato
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