Flashcards: Elbow Pathologies and Examination Techniques — 10 cards

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1Question

Musculoskeletal exam components

Answer

History, inspection, palpation, ROM, special tests.

2Question

Elbow joint — main movements?

Answer

Flexion, extension, pronation, supination.

3Question

Elbow instability types

Answer

Rotatory posterolateral, medial (valgus), lateral (varus).

4Question

Radial Tunnel Syndrome — cause?

Answer

Compression of posterior interosseous nerve.

5Question

Radial tunnel syndrome

Answer

PIN compression causing lateral forearm pain, no weakness.

6Question

Lateral epicondylitis — affected tendon?

Answer

Extensor carpi radialis brevis.

7Question

Intra-articular pathology — example?

Answer

Joint inflammation, cartilage lesions.

8Question

Elbow instability — cause?

Answer

Ligament injury.

9Question

Special tests — purpose?

Answer

Identify specific elbow pathologies.

10Question

Neurovascular exam — importance?

Answer

Detect nerve entrapment or injury.

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