Musculoskeletal exam components
History, inspection, palpation, ROM, special tests.
Elbow joint — main movements?
Flexion, extension, pronation, supination.
Elbow instability types
Rotatory posterolateral, medial (valgus), lateral (varus).
Radial Tunnel Syndrome — cause?
Compression of posterior interosseous nerve.
Radial tunnel syndrome
PIN compression causing lateral forearm pain, no weakness.
Lateral epicondylitis — affected tendon?
Extensor carpi radialis brevis.
Intra-articular pathology — example?
Joint inflammation, cartilage lesions.
Elbow instability — cause?
Ligament injury.
Special tests — purpose?
Identify specific elbow pathologies.
Neurovascular exam — importance?
Detect nerve entrapment or injury.
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1. Which nerve is affected in radial tunnel syndrome?
2. What is the primary anatomical structure affected in lateral epicondylitis, and which muscle tendon is most involved?
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