Wrist radial deviation normative end feel and range?

• A. 0-20 degrees Soft
• B. 0-20 degrees Firm
• C. 0-20 degrees Hard
• D. 0-25 degrees Hard

Answer: (C)

Radial deviation of the wrist is limited by both the joint structures and the surrounding bones, and the end feel you feel at the limit is informative. The normal range is about 0 to 20 degrees from a neutral position. The end feel is hard, caused by the bones of the radial and carpal bones coming into contact as you reach the limit of motion (the carpal row presses against the distal radius). So the best answer reflects a 0–20 degree range with a hard end feel. A soft or firm end feel would suggest different tissue involvement, and a 0–25 degree ROM would exceed typical normative values.