Elbow Flashcards
1
Q
Observation for the elbow
A
- Scapulohumeral rhythm
- Hand posture
- Carrying angle
2
Q
AROM/PROM for elbow
A
- Elbow Flexion/extension
- Wrist Flexion/extension
- Pronation/supination
3
Q
Strength test for elbow
A
- Elbow flex/ext
- Wrist flex/ext
- Pronation/supination
- Grip strength
4
Q
Ligament stress test for elbow
A
- Varus stress test
- Valgus stress test
5
Q
Varus stress test
A
- One hand on forearm other hand on elbow
- Push elbow laterally to assess the LCL
6
Q
Valgus stress test
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- One hand on forearm other hand on elbow
- Push elbow medially to assess the MCL
7
Q
Special tests for the elbow
A
- Wrist extensor stretch test
- Wrist flexor stretch test
8
Q
Wrist extensor stretch test
A
- Hand out fully flex the wrist with the other hand to stretch the extensor muscles
8
Q
Wrist flexor stretch test
A
- Hand out fully extend the wrist with the other hand to stretch the flexor muscles
9
Q
Palpation for the elbow
A
- Common extensor origin
- Common flexor origin
- Olecranon
10
Q
Injuries for the elbow
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- Olecranon bursitis –> acute
- Lateral epicondylalgia –> chronic
- Medial epicondylagia –> chronic
- Collateral ligament sprain –> acute
11
Q
History for olecranon bursitis
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- Fall on point of elbow pain on point of elbow
- Pain with pressure over elbow
- Swelling on elbow
12
Q
Assessment for olecranon bursitis
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- Visible swelling
- Pain over olecranon
- Boggy feeling on palpation
13
Q
Treatment for olecranon bursitis
A
- POLIE
- Protective padding for sport
- Alleviate aggravating factors –> reduce any leaning on elbow, rest from aggravating activities, use sling or brace, elevate the elbow
14
Q
History for lateral epicondylalgia (tennis elbow)
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- Pain with gripping, worse when using arm
- Pain over lateral epicondyle
- Pain with certain wrist movements
