Finkelstein Test

Description

In this instructional video, Dr. Vinay Singh introduces the Finkelstein test, a diagnostic tool for identifying De Quervain's disease, characterized by swelling in the first compartment of the wrist's extensor tendons. The video begins with Dr. Singh explaining the symptoms, including localized pain across the dorsal radial aspect of the wrist, particularly in a 30-year-old female patient who has been experiencing discomfort for a month. He highlights visible swelling in the affected area as a key indicator of the condition.



Dr. Singh details the procedure of the Finkelstein test, instructing viewers to flex the thumb and observe the patient's reaction. A positive sign is indicated by the patient's withdrawal response and reported pain. He outlines an alternative method where the patient grips their thumb and performs ulnar deviation, which should also elicit discomfort if De Quervain's disease is present. The video concludes by reinforcing the importance of these diagnostic methods and encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and share the channel.

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