elbow

Question 1

what is ulnar nerve compression testing for?

Answer 1

cubital tunnel syndrome

Question 2

what is resisted wrist extension testing for?

Answer 2

tennis elbow

Question 3

what is resisted wrist flexion testing for?

Answer 3

golfer’s elbow

Question 4

what is the treatment for cubital tunnel syndrome

Answer 4

educate, avoid activities that can compress, night splinting, follow up 4-6 weeks, ortho referral for small finger abduction weakness, nerve conduction study

Question 5

what is the treatment for biceps tendon rupture?

Answer 5

urgent ortho referral, posterior splint

Question 6

what is the treatment for radial tunnel syndrome?

Answer 6

educate about radial tunnel, RICE, PT phonophoresis, follow up 4-6 weeks

Question 7

what is the treatment for lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

Answer 7

educate, RICE, tennis elbow splint, more wrap on racquet, follow up 4-6 weeks, potentially corticosteroids

Question 8

what is the treatment for medial epicondylitis (golfers elbow)?

Answer 8

educate, RICE and NSAIDS, PT for phonophoresis, follow up 4-6 weeks, corticosteroid injection

Question 9

what is the treatment olecranon burstitis?

Answer 9

educate and dangers of aspiration, RICE, NSAIDs, follow up 7-10 days, ortho referral for reduced motion