Elbow Exam

Question 1

Carrying angle for men

Answer 1

5-10 degrees

Question 2

Carrying angle for women

Answer 2

10-15 degrees

Question 3

Cubits valgus

Answer 3

Increased angle

Question 4

Cubits varus

Answer 4

Gunstock deformity

Reversed angle

Question 5

Rashes

Answer 5

Psoriatic plaques
Rheumatoid nodules
Gouty tophi

Question 6

Assess for synovitis

Answer 6

ask patient to extend their elbow and feel for sponginess on either side of olecranon

Question 7

lateral collateral ligament

Answer 7

Flex elbow to 30 degrees and apply varus force while forearm supinated

Question 8

medial collateral ligament

Answer 8

flex elbow to 30 degrees, and apply valgus force while forearm pronated

Question 9

Tennis elbow is

Answer 9

Lateral epicondylitis

Question 10

Test for lateral epicondylitis

Answer 10

Forearm pronated and wrist fully flexed, ask patient to extend wrist while applying resistance
Palpate lateral epicondyle with other hand

Question 11

Golfers elbow is

Answer 11

Medial epicondylitis

Question 12

Test for medial epicondylitis

Answer 12

Forearm pronated and wrist fully extended, ask patient to flex wrist while applying resistance
Palpate medial epicondyle with other hand

Question 13

Medial epicondylitis may present with

Answer 13

Ulnar neuropathy

Ulnar nerve runs behind medial epicondyle

Question 14

Function

Answer 14

Ask patient to touch their mouth with their hand as if bringing food to mouth
Pour glass of water
Put on jacket