Hand & Wrist Quiz

Which joint in the finger does the boutonierre deformity typically affect?

• DIP Joint

• PIP Joint

• MCP Joint

• None of the Above

What condition is the scaphoid bone susceptible to?

• Dislocation

• Avulsion

• Avascular Necrosis

• None of the Above

What position would you want to splint a jersey finger?

• Extension

• Slight Flexion

• Full Flexion

• Abduction

What position would you want to splint a mallet finger in?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Full Flexion

• Adduction

In reference to a wrist dislocation, what is the common mechanism of injury?

• FOOSH

• Hyperextension/Flexionof the wrist

• Twisting

• None of the Above

Which carpal bone is commonly dislocated in the hand/wrist?

• Trapezoid

• Lunate

• Scaphoid

• Hamate

Which of the following MOIs is common with wrist sprains?

• Overuse

• FOOSH

• Twisting

• All of the Above

Where does "boutonierre" deformity originate from and means button hole?

• Spanish

• French

• Russian

• Dutch

When dealing with a boxers fracture, which bones of the hand/wrist is usually affected?

• Thumb

• 2nd and 3rd Metacarpal

• 3rd and 4th Metacarpal

• 4th and 5th Metacarpal

Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured in the hand and wrist?

• Hamate

• Trapezoid

• Scaphoid

• Triquetrium