Elbow Flashcards
What condition happens with traction on the extended arm, the annular ligament slides over the head of the radius into the joint space and becomes entrapped?
Nursemaid’s elbow
In what position does the child hold his arm in with Nursemaid’s elbow?
flexed and pronated
What tendon is involved in tennis elbow?
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
What orthopedic tests are used for tennis elbow?
Cozens and Mills tests
What is the major muscle for Golfer’s elbow?
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
What disease is epiphyseal ischemic necrosis of the capitulum?
Panner’s Disease
What age group does Panner’s disease affect?
5-10 year olds
When is Panner’s disease most painful?
during activity
What condition is similar to Panner’s disease but affects the lateral or central portion of the capitulum and is a localized fragmentation of the bone and overlying cartilage of the capitulum?
Osteochondritis Dissecans
What age group does OCD affect?
10-16 year olds
Who does OCD typically affect?
young baseball pitchers
What condition of the elbow is separation and fragmentation of the medial epicondylar apophysis?
Little Leaguer’s elbow
What ligament is mostly effected with Little Leaguer’s elbow?
Ulnar collateral ligament
What is the most important part of the Ulnar collateral ligament?
anterior band
When is surgical reattachment needed for Little Leaguer’s elbow?
when avulsions are >3-4mm
What muscle do they use with “Tommy John” surgery?
Palmaris Longus
In what position of the elbow is the Ulnar collateral ligament under rigorous stress?
Flexed with valgus stress
T/F: The RCL complex is weaker and thinner than the UCL complex?
True
Where do about 30% of elbow fractures in adults occur in?
radial head
Where do 10-20% of all elbow injuries in adults occur at?
Olecranon process
Where do 10-15% of all elbow injuries in adults occur at?
Coronoid process
What is the most common elbow fractures in pediatric patients?
Supracondylar fractures
What age group are typically effected by supracondylar fractures?
3-10 year olds
What injury’s MOI is a FOOSH with the forearm internally rotated and the elbow flexed about 20 degrees?
Elbow dislocation
In what direction do elbow fractures typically happen?
Posteriorly (90%)
What artery do anterior elbow dislocations disrupt?
Brachial artery
What nerve do anterior elbow dislocations disrupt?
Median nerve
