Elbow examination

Question 1

what do you look for in an elbow examination

Answer 1

skeletal abnormalities - such as vagus or vagus

• muscle bulk
• swelling - oedema, bursae
• skin - scars, redness

Question 2

what is passive movement assessing for

Answer 2

crepitus at the elbow

- rigidty

Question 3

what do you ask for function for the elbow

Answer 3

9. Asks patient to touch their mouth with their hand.
10. Asks patient to pretend to pour a glass of water.
11. Asks patient to act as if they are putting on a jacket

Question 4

what is the difference between tennis and golfers elbow

Answer 4

Tennis Elbow affects the lateral, or outside, epicondyle and Golfer’s Elbow affects the medial, or inside, epicondyle

Question 5

what are the four major musculoskeletal conditions

Answer 5

osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and low back pain.

Question 6

what is the characteristics of osteoarthritis

Answer 6

Osteoarthritis, which is characterized by loss of joint cartilage that leads to pain and loss of function primarily in the knees and hip

Question 7

what is rhumatoid arthritis

Answer 7

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition that usually affects multiple joints
- persistent inflammation leads to joint destruction

Question 8

what is the characteristic of osteoporosis

Answer 8

Osteoporosis, which is characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration, is a major risk factor for fractures of the hip, vertebrae, and distal forearm

Question 9

describe lower back pain

Answer 9

Low back pain is the most prevalent of musculoskeletal conditions; it affects nearly everyone at some point in time and about 4– 33% of the population at any given point

Question 10

what do you feel for in an joint examination

Answer 10

• temeprautr e
• joint line
• swelling/effusion
• specific features of the joint

Question 11

what is valgus

Answer 11

distal aspect is shifted laterally

Question 12

what is varus

Answer 12

the distal aspect is shifted medially

Question 13

what brush causes the most problems

Answer 13

• superficial (subcutaneous) olecranon bursa - this is located in the subcutaneous connective tissue

Question 14

what are the bursae in the elbow

Answer 14

• deep subtendinous olecranon bursa - this is between olecranon and triceps tendon
• intratenidnous olecranon brusa - sometimes present in triceps tendon
• superficial (subcutaneous) olecranon bursa - this is located in the subcutaneous connective tissue

Question 15

what is the normal male carrying capacity

Answer 15

5-15 average is 6.7

Question 16

what is the normal women carrying capacity

Answer 16

10-25 average is 13.6

Question 17

what causes the risk of radial nerve injury

Answer 17

mid shaft fracture

Question 18

what causes the ulnar nerve injury

Answer 18

• ulnar nerve runs behind the medial epicondyle - risk of injury

Question 19

describe tennis elbow

Answer 19

Resisted extension of wrist, checking for tenderness at the lateral epicondyle

Question 20

describe golfers elbow

Answer 20

 Resisted Flexion of wrist, checking for tenderness at the medial epicondyle