Examination of Upper Limb

Dr Raj
 Steps of Examination
Inspection

Palpation

Range of movements

Special tests
 Inspection
Skin- color changes, edema, scars, tattoo,
naevus etc
Symmetry between the two upper limbs

Swellings

Resting state
 Palpation
Confirm Inspection findings.

Bony landmarks.

Joint and muscle tenderness.

 Range of Moement
Active movement.

Passive movement.

Active resisted movement.

 Special Tests
Peripheral pulses.

Allens test

Tinels sign

Drop test