Elbow

Question 1

Which joint is formed by the trochlea and the trochlear notch of the humerus?

A) Radiohumeral Joint
B) Ulnohumeral Joint
C) Proximal Radioulnar Joint
D) Distal Radioulnar Joint

Answer 1

B) Ulnohumeral Joint

Question 2

Which muscle is not involved in providing posterior support to the elbow?

A) Triceps
B) Anconeus
C) Brachialis
D) All provide posterior support

Answer 2

C) Brachialis

Question 3

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is the second most common compression of which extremity?

A) Lower extremity
B) Upper extremity
C) Spinal cord
D) Cervical region

Answer 3

B) Upper extremity

Question 4

What is a symptom of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

A) Pain at the lateral aspect of the elbow
B) Numbness and tingling along the radial forearm and hand
C) Positive Froment’s Sign
D) Weakness of the triceps muscle

Answer 4

C) Positive Froment’s Sign

Question 5

Which conservative treatment is recommended to decrease nerve compression when leaning on elbows in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

A) Elbow splint
B) Elbow pad
C) Physical Agent Modalities
D) Ergonomic training

Answer 5

B) Elbow pad

Question 6

What is another name for Lateral Epicondylitis?

A) Golfer’s Elbow
B) Tennis Elbow
C) Pitcher’s Elbow
D) Swimmer’s Elbow

Answer 6

B) Tennis Elbow

Question 7

Which test is used to evaluate Lateral Epicondylitis?

A) Froment’s Sign
B) Reverse Mill’s Test
C) Mill’s Tennis Elbow Test
D) Tinel’s Sign

Answer 7

C) Mill’s Tennis Elbow Test

Question 8

Which of the following is a common cause of elbow fractures?

A) Leaning on elbows
B) Direct trauma
C) Repetitive wrist flexion
D) Prolonged gripping activities

Answer 8

B) Direct trauma

Question 9

Which intervention is typically started immediately after an elbow fracture with stable alignment?

A) PROM exercises
B) Strengthening exercises
C) Fabrication of an elbow orthosis
D) All of the above

Answer 9

C) Fabrication of an elbow orthosis

Question 10

Which complication involves bone forming in non-osseous tissue, often after an elbow injury?

A) Malunion
B) Heterotopic Ossificans
C) Neuropathy
D) Arthropathy

Answer 10

B) Heterotopic Ossificans

Question 11

What structure is involved in forming the Proximal Radioulnar Joint?

A) Capitulum
B) Trochlea
C) Radial notch of the ulna
D) Olecranon

Answer 11

C) Radial notch of the ulna

Question 12

Which ligament is NOT part of the elbow joint?

A) Ulnar Collateral Ligament
B) Radial Collateral Ligament
C) Annular Ligament
D) Cruciate Ligament

Answer 12

D) Cruciate Ligament

Question 13

Which condition is characterized by compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow?

A) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
B) Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
C) Radial Tunnel Syndrome
D) Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Answer 13

B) Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a common etiology of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

A) Leaning on elbows
B) Repetitive elbow motion
C) Static end range elbow flexion
D) Rotator cuff tear

Answer 14

D) Rotator cuff tear

Question 15

Which special test is used to assess Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

A) Tinel’s Sign
B) Phalen’s Test
C) Mill’s Test
D) Maudsley’s Test

Answer 15

A) Tinel’s Sign

Question 16

What is a common conservative treatment for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

A) Rotator cuff strengthening
B) Elbow pad to decrease compression
C) Corticosteroid injection
D) Surgical decompression

Answer 16

B) Elbow pad to decrease compression

Question 17

What is the primary muscle involved in Lateral Epicondylitis?

A) Extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB)
B) Flexor carpi radialis
C) Palmaris longus
D) Biceps brachii

Answer 17

A) Extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB)

Question 19

Which intervention is NOT typically used for Lateral Epicondylitis?

A) Elbow strap
B) Cross frictional massage
C) Shoulder strengthening
D) Ice pack or ice massage

Answer 19

C) Shoulder strengthening

Question 20

Medial Epicondylitis is also known as:

A) Tennis Elbow
B) Golfer’s Elbow
C) Swimmer’s Elbow
D) Pitcher’s Elbow

Answer 20

B) Golfer’s Elbow

Question 21

What is a common symptom of Medial Epicondylitis?

A) Pain at the lateral epicondyle
B) Pain that radiates into the pronator/flexors of the forearm
C) Numbness in the thumb and index finger
D) Swelling at the wrist

Answer 21

B) Pain that radiates into the pronator/flexors of the forearm

Question 22

Which evaluation method is used for Medial Epicondylitis?

A) Froment’s Sign
B) Reverse Mill’s Test
C) Phalen’s Test
D) Maudsley’s Test

Answer 22

B) Reverse Mill’s Test

Question 23

Which is NOT a common cause of elbow fractures?

A) Falls
B) Direct trauma
C) Repetitive motion
D) Radial head fracture

Answer 23

C) Repetitive motion

Question 24

Which type of elbow fracture is most common?

A) Olecranon fracture
B) Radial head fracture
C) Coronoid fracture
D) Distal humerus fracture

Answer 24

B) Radial head fracture

Question 25

What is the ultimate goal of occupational therapy intervention for elbow fractures?

A) Prevent heterotopic ossificans
B) Restore prior level of functioning
C) Increase grip strength
D) Reduce pain to 0/10

Answer 25

B) Restore prior level of functioning

Question 26

Which symptom is NOT associated with Heterotopic Ossificans?

A) Pain
B) Swelling
C) Redness
D) Increased range of motion

Answer 26

D) Increased range of motion