Adult Elbow Problems

Question 1

what does the elbow consist of?

Answer 1

humero-ulnar joint

radio-capitallar joint

Question 2

movement at humero-ulnar joint

Answer 2

flexion/extension

Question 3

movement at radio-capitallar joint

Answer 3

supination/pronation

Question 4

what is tennis elbow?

Answer 4

lateral epicondylitis

Question 5

what is lateral epicondylitis?

Answer 5

repetitive strain injury due to resisted extension at wrist

Question 6

presentation of lateral epicondylitis

Answer 6

pain over lateral epicondyle at attachment of forearm muscles
pain worse with muscle stretching e.g. opening a jar

Question 7

diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis

Answer 7

mill’s test

Question 8

management of lateral epicondylitis

Answer 8

rest
physio
injections
orthotics but can have surgical release

Question 9

what is Golfer’s elbow?

Answer 9

medial epicondylitis

Question 10

what is medial epicondylitis

Answer 10

repetitive strain injury with medial elbow pain (origin of wrist flexors)

Question 11

why should you avoid injections in medial epicondylitis?

Answer 11

risks damaging the ulnar nerve

Question 12

what causes dislocation of the elbow?

Answer 12

FOOSH

Question 13

who does elbow dislocation occur in?

Answer 13

adults

children (pulled elbow)

Question 14

what is there a risk of in elbow dislocation?

Answer 14

radial and coronoid process fractures

Question 15

management of elbow dislocation

Answer 15

closed or open reduction followed by 2 weeks in sling