Elbow Flashcards
What is nursemaid’s elbow?
radial head subluxation
most common in children < 5yoa
What is little league elbow?
overuse injury in young throwers resulting from excessive repetitive valgus stress (pitching)
most common 8-16you
What population is susceptible to supracondylar fx?
almost common in children but can occur in adults
Proximal radioulnar joint: radius ______, ulna _______.
radius convex
ulna concave
Distal radioulnar joint: radius ______, ulna _______.
radius concave
ulna convex
What are the 5 items of a systems review?
MS, NM, CP, INT, Cog/Learning Style
What is close-packed position for humero-ulnar joint?
full extension
full supination
What is loose-packed position for humero-ulnar joint?
70* flexion
10* supination
What is the loose-packed position for humero-radial joint?
full extension
full supination
What is the close-packed position for humero-radial joint?
90* flexion
5* supination
What is the loose-packed position for prox radio-ulnar joint?
70* flexion
35* supination
What is the close-packed position for prox radio-ulnar joint?
max pronation or supination
What is the capsular pattern for humero-ulnar joint?
flexion>extension
What is the capsular pattern for humero-radial joint?
flexion>extension
What is the capsular pattern for prox radio-ulnar joint?
= pronation/supination restriction