E4- Lateral Epicondylitis-TMJ Flashcards
what is the average functional range of the elbow
130 avg arc
what is the average functional range for pronation and supination
103
what is the average functional range for keyboarding
65 deg pronation
what is the average functional range for opening a door
77 deg supination
what can cause lateral elbow pain
tendinopathy
trauma
radial n entrapment
what are the RF for lateral elbow pain
dominant arm> non dominant
forceful activities
repetitive activities
smoking
poor posture
35-54 yrs of age
what are the primary tendons involved with lateral epicondylitis
ECRL
ECRB- most common
ED
EDM
what are the hallmark signs of tendinitis
TTP
pain with lengthening in ROM
pain with RST especially in lengthened position
what are the ROM signs of lat epicondylitis
pain and limitation with lengthening during wrist FLX w/ or w/out elb EXT
what are the RST signs of lat epicondylitis
pain with wrist EXT, R. dev, especially in lengthened position
possible weakness
pain with gripping
abnormal m activation
where can be TTP with lat epicondylitis
common extensor tendon
how do we treat lat epicondylitis
tendinitis RX
sport specific correction - tennis swing or larger grips
cuff, scapular, trunk, and LE m coordination, endurance, and strength
what about lat elbow pain without overuse at the elbow of a laborer or tennis player
tendinosis
abducted elbow
radial n entrapment
how might C5-6 regional interdependence affect the elbow
C5-6 hypermobility
over recruited wrist EXt creating CET tension
n is hypersensitive not impinged
what symptoms of regional interdependence can be present that affects the elbow
no change in activity
nociplastic pain
FHP
trauma
age- ARJC
what can happen with C6 n impingement in the elbow
creates decreased activation of wrist extensors and lowers supply
what are the S&S of sp n impingement
paresthesia with head movement
DTR hyperactive
sensation loss
80% conduction loss for myotomes
how do we treat C6 spinal n impingement that is affecting the elbow
tendinosis- MT, pt edu,, MET- heavy, eccentric
neck- mechanical traction, thoracic manip, postural edu, neural mob, MET- aerobic, local m stabilization
where is lat tendinosis most often
degeneration most often at musculotendinous junction
what are the S&S of lateral tendinosis at the elbow
persistent 4-6 wks, decrease tendon tolerance
ROM- limited and painful mostly EXT
RST- painful, mostly EXT
Palpation - tender at CET
(+) Mill’s test for CET scarring
what do we need to edu the patient on for lat elbow tendinitis/osis
soreness rule
load managent - ergonomic corrections
what does bracing/taping do for elbow tendinitis/osis
unload tendon and decrease lever arm
decrease wrist motion= decrease load on extensors (shorten tendon)
what are benefits of cervical JM for elbow tendinitis/osis
improve pain and grip strength
what are benefits of cervical and elbow JM for elbow tendinitis/osis
better than either alone
what are benefits of thoracic JM for elbow tendinitis/osis
increase grip strength
what are benefits of Mill’s JM for elbow tendinitis/osis
improve pain and function
pulling apart scar tissue
what is the MET for elbow tendinitis/osis
tendon proliferation and possible cervical stabilization
tendinosis prescription
eccentric
Where do you start with exercises for tendinitis/osis
isometric in shortened position
isotonic in neutral to shortened position
isotonic in lengthened position
WB
plyometric
why do cortisone injections have poor outcomes
weakens structures
what is the prognosis of lateral tendinitis/osis in the elbow
prone to recurrent bouts
avg year
what can happen to cause abducted elbow
trauma- FOOSH
leads to medially fixated olecrannon
what can you see in a SCAN for abducted elbow
ob- increased carrying angle
ROM- limited elbow FLX and sup, wrist FLX and R dev
RST- pain in wrist EXT and R dev
AM- limited lat glide at HU jt
palpation- CET TTP
what complications can occur with abducted elbow
carpal fx
subluxation
how do we treat abducted elbow
correct lat glide with manip
stabilization MET
tendinosis RX
what are common symptoms of radial tunnel syndrome
dorsoradial forearm and hand pain/paresthesia
wrist and finger extension weak and painful
what is wartenberg syndrome
compression of superficial sensory radial n between brachioradialis and ECRL
where can wartenberg syndrome have sensory symptoms
paresthesia over dorsoradial 1st 3.5 digits
what sp test are important for diagnosing radial n entrapment
ULTT
resist supination
how do we treat a n branch injury
POLI (C)ED
STM/JM/Splinting eliminate compression
MET neural motion/flossing
what structures are involved with medial tendinitis/osis
pronator teres
FCR
FCU
FDS
FDP
who can have med tendinitis/osis
throwers, little league, or golfers
what are hallmark signs of med tendinitis/osis
TTP at common flexor tendon
Pain with wrist ext
Pain with resisted sup, wrist FLX, U dev
what is med epicondyle apophysitis
bone growth exceeds wrist flexor and pronator lengthen
increased tendon tension
growth plate weak spot
inflammation
what are complications of med epicondyle apophysitis
avulsion and or premature closure
UCL sprain
what are symptoms of med epicondyle apophysitis
gradual onset of overuse
pop - maybe indicates trauma or avulsion
grows out of clothes
pitches or throws a lot
what is in a scan for med epicondyle apophysitis
ROM- loss of ext
RST- weak and painful muscles attach to CFT
palpation- TTP over medial epicondyle
what sp tests can we do to assess for med epicondyle apophysitis
UCL sprain tests
TTP at CFT
how do we treat med epicondyle apophysitis
Pt edu- load management
POLICED
MET
proper stretching
throwing progressions
what is the MET for med epicondyle apophysitis
trunk, cuff, scapular, and LE impairments
what sp test can stress the UCL
valgus stress test at 0 and 90 deg
UCL instability
what can be found in scan for a sprain
ROM- limited/painful with lengthen, AROM=PROM
RST- strong/painful
CM- inconsistent
ST- (+) for distraction
what would we do in our BE if we suspect a sprain
stability tests- more stress on lig
sp test- (+) for lig, laxity — late, soft, empty end feel
AM- hyper
palpation
how can we sprain the elbow
trauma (FOOSH)
repetitive stress like overhead sports
a 13 yr old pt reports a pop in his elbow while he was pitching. He is tender to palpation, has pain with lengthening and RST, What do you suspect and what do we do?
avulsion of growth plate
send to imaging and immobilize
what structure is injured with varus stress overload
RCL or LCL
how do we treat sprains
POLICED
immobilization
bracing/taping
MET
how might an MD fix a UCL sprain
direct repair or reconstruction with palmaris longus
12-18 months
described a pushed dislocation
FOOSH
radial head is pushed proximal out of annular lig
fx of distal radius and ulna
describe a pulled dislocation
radial head is pulled distally out of annular lig
forceful traction