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Elbow Exam Flashcards

1
Q

What are the bones and joints involved in the elbow

A

Humerus
Ulna
Radius

Humeroulnar joint
Humeroradial joint
Proximal radioulnar joint

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2
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What nerves are at risk in the arm

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The radial nerve - tracks along the back of the humerus (risk of injury during mid shaft fracture)

The ulna nerve - runs behind the medial epicondyle (funny bone)

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3
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What muscles attach to the medial epicondyle

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Pronator teres

flexors of the anterior forearm

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4
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What muscles attach onto the lateral epidcondyle

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Supinator

Common extensors of the elbow/wrist

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5
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What are the ligaments attached to the elbow

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Radial collateral ligament
Ulnar collateral ligament
Anular ligament

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6
Q

Where are the bursa in the elbow

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Deep (subtendinous) olecranon bursa

Intratendinous olecranon bursa

Superficial (subcutaneous) olecranon bursa

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7
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What do you look for in general inspection of the elbow
front
Side
Behind

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front, side and back:
Scars
Swelling
Erythema

Side:
fixed flexion deformities

Behind:
Rheumatoid Nodules - firm lumps under the skin
Psoriatic Plaques - Dry skin lesions (plaques) covered in scales

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8
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What is the normal carrying angle

A

Men: 5-15 degrees
Women: 10-25 degrees

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9
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What is normal ROM of elbow flexion

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145 degrees

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10
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What is normal ROM of elbow extension

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0 degrees

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11
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What is normal ROM of pronation

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85 degrees

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12
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What is normal ROM of supination

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90 degrees

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13
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What does wrist flexion against resistance highlight

A

Medial epicondylitis (Golfer’s elbow)

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14
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What does wrist extension against resistance highlight

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Lateral epicondylitis (Tennis elbow)

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15
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What does an abnormal carrying angle indicate

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Increased angle = Cubitus Valgus

Decreased angle = Cubitus Varus

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16
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What muscles are involved in pronation of the forearm

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Pronator teres
Pronator quadratus
Brachioradialis muscles

17
Q

What muscles are involved in supination of the forearm

A

Supinator

Biceps brachii

18
Q

What exams can you do to finalise findings

A

Shoulder and wrist joint

Neurovascular assessment of the upper limb

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