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Carpopedal Spasm
Aka: Carpopedal Spasm, Carpal Spasm, Obstetrician's Hand, Accoucheur's Hand- Pathophysiology
- Associated with Tetany
- Signs
- Flexion at Wrist
- Flexion at MCP joints
- Flexion of thumb against palm
- Extension of PIP joints and DIP joints
- Adduction of fingers (forms a cone)
- Trousseau's Sign