12: Elbow Pain Flashcards

1
Q

Elbow _____ twists hand to the outside. It puts stress on the medial tendon and medial epicondyle. Pain = medial epicondylitis (Golfer’s elbow).

A

Elbow supination twists hand to the outside. It puts stress on the medial tendon and medial epicondyle. Pain = medial epicondylitis (Golfer’s elbow).

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Elbow _____ places hand dorsal side up and puts strain on lateral epicondyle and lateral tendon. Pain = lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow).

A

Elbow pronation places hand dorsal side up and puts strain on lateral epicondyle and lateral tendon. Pain = lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow).

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3
Q

Is tenderness distal to the epicondyle more common in lateral or medial epicondylitis?

A

Lateral

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4
Q

Swollen olecranon process indicates bursitis. If it’s hot, tender, swollen, what would you consider?

A

Consider infection and treatment with ABX.

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5
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Lateral epicondylitis is from using a strong grasp during _____.

A

Lateral epicondylitis is from using a strong grasp during extension.

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Medial epicondylitis is from using a strong grasp during _____.

A

Medial epicondylitis is from using a strong grasp during flexion.

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7
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Increased pain on pronation = _____ epicondylitis.

A

Increased pain on pronation = lateral epicondylitis.

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Increased pain on supination = _____ epicondylitis.

A

Increased pain on supination = medial epicondylitis.

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9
Q

Treatment for elbow injuries (5).

A
  1. Ice
  2. NSAIDs
  3. Rest
  4. Splint
  5. PT
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10
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If no improvement, what medication therapy can be used?

A

Steroid injection (referral)

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11
Q

Another name for lateral epicondylitis.

A

Tennis Elbow

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12
Q

Another name for medial epicondylitis.

A

Golfer’s Elbow

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