Elbow Flashcards
Humeroulnar joint
Longatudinal caudad glide of ulna 90 degrees
Supine
Elbow and shoulder flexed to 90°
Heel of hand on elbow equal and opposite pressure like the foot
Humeroradial/ superior radioulnar joint
AP movement radius
Supine lying pillow under arm
Locate radial head anteriorly arm thumbs AP
Inferior radioulnar joint
AP or PA radius
Supine lying
Hand sideways (karatea chop)
Distal end of radius and ulna inbetween index finger and thumb
Fix ulna
Inferior radioulnar joint
AP or PA ulna
Supine lying
Hand sideways (karatea chop)
Distal end of radius and ulna inbetween index finger and thumb
Fix radius
What improves flexion
Longitudinal caudad
AP radius
What improves extension
Superior radioulnar AP radius
Improve pronation
Inferior radioulnar AP/PA radius and ulna
Improve supination
Inferior radioulnar AP/PA radius and ulna