Dislocation Of Elbow, Biceps, Triceps, VEO

Question 1

What is VEO syndrome

Answer 1

Valgus extension overload of the elbow caused by repetitive valgus forces causing olecranon osteophytes and loose body formation

Question 2

What patients are susceptible to developing VEO syndrome

Answer 2

Pitchers

Question 3

Mechanism of injury that causes distal biceps tendonitis

Answer 3

Repetitive supination and elbow flexion

Question 4

Provocative test for VEO syndrome

Answer 4

Flex elbow to 30º and extend while applying valgus stress. + Test = pain at 5-10º extension

Question 5

What artery and what nerve is susceptible to injury in an elbow dislocation

Answer 5

Brachial artery

Median nerve

Question 6

Most common type of elbow dislocation

Answer 6

Posterior elbow dislocations

Question 7

What bone is susceptible to fracture in elbow dislocation

Answer 7

Radial head

Question 8

Mechanism of injury that causes triceps tendonitis

Answer 8

Repetitive elbow extension

Question 9

Most common type of dislocation in children

Answer 9

Elbow dislocation

Question 10

Treatment of elbow dislocation

Answer 10

Reduce ASAP
Splint
ROM
NSAIDs

Question 11

Treatment of VEO syndrome

Answer 11

Surgery to remove loose bodies