Conditions Of The UE

Question 1

Adhesive capsulitis

Answer 1

Tightening of the glenohumeral ligaments and joint connective tissue

Pain, weakness, ⬇️ ROM

PROM, AROM, pain management, strengthening, sleep positioning

Question 2

Shoulder dislocation

Answer 2

Humeral head of the shoulder pops out of the joint space (usually anterior)

Pain, ⬇️ ROM

Regain ROM and strength

• make sure the shoulder does not dislocate again

Question 3

Rotator cuff tendinitis

Answer 3

One or more tendons of the rotator cuff become impinged

Inflammation and irritation

Pain reduction, posture training, ROM and strengthening

Question 4

Fractures

Answer 4

Fracture of the bone

Pain, edema, ⬇️ ROM, ⬇️ strength

Address functional use of the affected area

• limited ROM and weight bearing

Question 5

Lateral Epicondylitis

Answer 5

Tendons that originate on the lateral epicondyle become irritated and inflamed

Pain, inflammation, ⬇️ ROM, ⬇️ strength, extensor muscles are irritated

Elbow strap, ice, message, stretching. Once pain is gone, strengthening

• avoid all movement that causes pain

Question 6

Medial epicondylitis

Answer 6

Tendons that originate on the medial epicondyle become irritated and inflamed

Pain, inflammation, ⬇️ ROM, ⬇️ strength
Flexor muscles are irritated

Elbow strap, ice, message, stretching
Once pain is gone, strengthening

• avoid pain

Question 7

Dupytrens contracture

Answer 7

Fasia of the palm and fingers become hard contracted and chord like
Usually in the ring or pinky finger

Finger becomes contracted in the flexed position

Wound care, edema management, splinting, ROM, strengthening, scar management, return to occ.

Question 8

Peripheral nerve compression

Answer 8

Carpal tunnel
Cubital tunnel
Radial nerve palsy

Question 9

Carpal tunnel

Answer 9

Compression of the medial nerve

Numbness, tingling, weakness and pain

Splint, edema management, nerve gliding stretches, ROM, strengthening, pain management and activity modification

Question 10

Cubital tunnel

Answer 10

Compression of the ulnar nerve

Numbness, tingling, weakness and pain

Elbow splint, edema management, nerve gliding stretches, ROM, strengthening, pain management and activity modification

Question 11

Radial nerve palsy

Answer 11

Compression of the radial nerve

Numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain

Dynamic extension splint, edema management, nerve gliding stretches, ROM, strengthening, pain management and activity modification

Question 12

Skiers thumb

Answer 12

Strain and damage to the ulnar collateral ligament

Pain, swelling, bruising, ⬇️ ROM and weakness

Edema management, ROM, splinting, strengthening, functional use

Question 13

Cumulative trauma disorder

Answer 13

DeQuervains
Trigger finger

Question 14

DeQuervains

Answer 14

Inflammation and irritation of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis

Pain and swelling

Splinting, ice, ROM, activity modification
Once pain is gone strengthen

Question 15

Trigger finger

Answer 15

Inflammation and irritation of the finger flexor tendon. Nodule forms and gets stuck on the A1 pulley

Pain and swelling

Splinting, ice, ROM, activity modification
Once pain is gone, strengthening

Question 16

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Answer 16

Vasal motor dysfunction

Pain, edema, discoloration, throbbing, burning, sensitivity, stiffness, weakness, high temperature

Pain and edema management, ROM, static splinting, activity modification

Question 17

Osteoarthritis

Answer 17

Breakdown of cartilage in joints

Pain, aches, soreness, stiffness

Question 18

Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 18

Inflammation of synovial tissue, tendons, ligaments, and joint capsule

Inflammation over long periods (remission and flares)

X appetite, fever, aches, stiffness, weight loss, swelling