Elbow

Question 1

What are the standard views?

Answer 1

AP

Lateral

Question 2

This term refers to the normal valgus angle formed by the intersection of the long axis of the forearm and the long axis of the humerus

Answer 2

carrying angle

Question 3

The carrying angle is normally

a. 10 degrees
b. 12 degrees
c. 5 degrees
d. 5-15 degrees

Answer 3

5-15 degrees

Question 4

A type of deformity that is the opposite of a carrying angle

Answer 4

gunstock deformity

Question 5

How do you know if an elbow image is R or L?

Answer 5

radius is on the outside

Question 6

How is the lateral image hung?

Answer 6

like the person has their arm across their body

Question 7

This term is described as the anterior fat pad swelling up

Answer 7

sail sign

Question 8

What does ballooning of the anterior fat pad signify?

Answer 8

radial head fracture

Question 9

What is the most common MOI of an elbow dislocation?

Answer 9

FOOSH

Question 10

What type of elbow dislocation is the most common?

a. radius only
b. ulna only
c. both radius and ulna

Answer 10

both radius and ulna