Elbow Flashcards
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
B) Ulnohumeral Joint
Which muscle is not involved in providing posterior support to the elbow?
A) Triceps
B) Anconeus
C) Brachialis
D) All provide posterior support
C) Brachialis
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is the second most common compression of which extremity?
A) Lower extremity
B) Upper extremity
C) Spinal cord
D) Cervical region
B) Upper extremity
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
C) Positive Froment’s Sign
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
B) Elbow pad
What is another name for Lateral Epicondylitis?
A) Golfer’s Elbow
B) Tennis Elbow
C) Pitcher’s Elbow
D) Swimmer’s Elbow
B) Tennis Elbow
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
C) Mill’s Tennis Elbow Test
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
B) Direct trauma
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
C) Fabrication of an elbow orthosis
Which complication involves bone forming in non-osseous tissue, often after an elbow injury?
A) Malunion
B) Heterotopic Ossificans
C) Neuropathy
D) Arthropathy
B) Heterotopic Ossificans
What structure is involved in forming the Proximal Radioulnar Joint?
A) Capitulum
B) Trochlea
C) Radial notch of the ulna
D) Olecranon
C) Radial notch of the ulna
Which ligament is NOT part of the elbow joint?
A) Ulnar Collateral Ligament
B) Radial Collateral Ligament
C) Annular Ligament
D) Cruciate Ligament
D) Cruciate Ligament
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
B) Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
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
D) Rotator cuff tear
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
A) Tinel’s Sign
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
B) Elbow pad to decrease compression
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
A) Extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB)
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
C) Shoulder strengthening
Medial Epicondylitis is also known as:
A) Tennis Elbow
B) Golfer’s Elbow
C) Swimmer’s Elbow
D) Pitcher’s Elbow
B) Golfer’s Elbow
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
B) Pain that radiates into the pronator/flexors of the forearm
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
B) Reverse Mill’s Test
Which is NOT a common cause of elbow fractures?
A) Falls
B) Direct trauma
C) Repetitive motion
D) Radial head fracture
C) Repetitive motion
Which type of elbow fracture is most common?
A) Olecranon fracture
B) Radial head fracture
C) Coronoid fracture
D) Distal humerus fracture
B) Radial head fracture
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
B) Restore prior level of functioning
Which symptom is NOT associated with Heterotopic Ossificans?
A) Pain
B) Swelling
C) Redness
D) Increased range of motion
D) Increased range of motion
