ELBOW EXAM Flashcards

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Feeling for what?

A

Supracondylar ridges -> epicondyles -> radial and ulnar heads -> olecrannon
Palpate any swellings

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What to look for?

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SESAD
RA - subcutaneous nodules
Gouty tophi
Psoriatic plaques

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What movements?

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Active
Flexion and extension
Pronation and supination

Passive movement
Above
Stress collateral ligaments
- ulnar collateral ligament (externally rotate shoulder, steady joint and apply lateral force to stress this ligament)
- opposite for radial collateral ligament

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