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Normal Anatomic Position of the Hand and WristAka: Hand Position of Function, Safe Hand Position

See Also
1. Hand Injury
Indication
1. Hand Injury
2. Splinting position of hand and wrist
  1. Avoids extensor contractures at MCP joints
  2. Avoids flexor contractures at IP joints
Position
1. MCP joint flexed at 45 to 70 degrees
2. Each IP joint (PIP and DIP) flexed at 10 degrees
3. Thumb in slight abduction
Precautions
1. Inability to assume position of function is a red flag
  1. Suggests nerve or Tendon Injury

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