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The purpose of this unit is to have a web based, readily accessible learning tool for medical students and residents to learn and improve musculoskeletal exam of the hand and wrist.

Components of the unit include:

- A video showing the complete hand and wrist exam

- Lists of common causes of hand and wrist pain

- A brief synopsis for each diagnosis of  hand or wrist pain

- A quick reference guide to specific exam manuevers

- Photos and drawings to assist with visualization of hand and wrist anatomy

- Review of documentation of a wrist exam

- Links to further references

This unit is proposed to be used during medical student teaching of the musculoskeletal exam and during the resident sports medicine and orthopedics rotations or during routine clinical visits for patients with musculoskeletal complaints.

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