Elbow Conditions

Question 1

What is the mechanism for elbow dislocation?

Answer 1

FOOSH

Question 2

What are the symptoms of elbow dislocation?

Answer 2

Pain
Deformity
Loss of function

Question 3

What is the common type of elbow dislocation?

Answer 3

Posterior - distal humerus driven anteriorly

Question 4

What is the mechanism of a supracondylar fracture of the distal humerus?

Answer 4

FOOSH

Question 5

Who does a supracondylar fracture of the distal humerus typically affect?

Answer 5

5-7 years old

Question 6

Where is the distal fragment displaced in a supracondylar fracture of the distal humerus?

Answer 6

Posteriorly

Question 7

What is the mechanism of a radial head fracture?

Answer 7

FOOSH

Question 8

What is subluxation of the radial head also known as?

Answer 8

Pulled elbow

Question 9

What is a pulled elbow?

Answer 9

Subluxation of radial head from annular ligament

Question 10

What is the mechanism of a pulled elbow?

Answer 10

Traction along an extended arm in a preschool chid

Question 11

What is lateral epicondylitis also known as?

Answer 11

Tennis elbow

Question 12

What is the cause of tennis elbow?

Answer 12

Degenerative tendinopathy of common extensor tendons

Question 13

Where is pain felt in tennis elbow?

Answer 13

Pain over lateral epicondyle during wrist extension

Question 14

What is medial epicondylitis also known as?

Answer 14

Golfer’s elbow

Question 15

What is the cause of golfer’s elbow?

Answer 15

Degenerative tendinopathy of common flexor tendons

Question 16

What is olecrannon bursitis?

Answer 16

Inflammation of olecrannon bursa due to trauma or friction

Question 17

What is cubital tunnel syndrome?

Answer 17

Compressive neuropathy of ulnar nerve at the elbow

Question 18

What are the symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome?

Answer 18

Ulnar 1/5 digits

• paraesthesia
• numbness
• weakness