Wrist measurement methods
| Parameter | Method |
|---|---|
| Range of movement | The range of active motion, as measured between the fifth metacarpal bone and the forearm resting on a table by a Medema goniometer |
| Joint circumference | The wrist circumference just distal to the styloid process |
| Grip strength | Measured electronically with a Grippit instrument, with a peak value and a mean value of a 10 second force10 |
| Function | Self evaluation with a six question questionnaire, according to the patient rated wrist evaluation (PRWE).11 All answers were given on a 10 point scale and consequently the maximum score was 60 |
| Pain | Self evaluation (five questions) according to PRWE, which means a maximum pain score of 50 |