Elbow Exam

Question 1

outline inspection

Answer 1

1. bony alignment- valgus or varus. should be slightly vagus 10-15 degrees
2. redness
3. swelling
4. deformities: rheumatoid nodules, gouty tophi, swelling of the olecranon bursa.
5. scars.

Question 2

outline identification

Answer 2

tricep tendon
lateral and medial epicondyle
biceps 
ulnar nerve
olecranon

Question 3

outline palpation

Answer 3

triceps tendon
olecranon
olecranon bursa
lateral and medial epicondyle
ulnar nerve
rheumatoid nodules

Question 4

range of motion

Answer 4

flexion
extension
supination
pronation

• active, pastiche, and strength.

Question 5

special tests of elbow

Answer 5

medial collateral ligament: place a valgus stress

lateral collateral ligament; place a varus stress