ELBOW, FOREARM, WRIST, AND HAND Flashcards
Tennis Elbow/ Lateral Epicondylitis
> or equal to 25
radiating, aching pain
varus strain
wrist flexion and extension
overuse or repetitive stress= inflammation
Nursemaid’s Elbow
young age
underdeveloped annular ligament (superior pull) –> dislocation of radial head
dec supination and pain on lateral side of elbow
Functional ROM of the Wrist
40 flex, 40 ext, 15 radial dev, 20 ulnar dev
Monteggia Fracture (MUGR)
proximal ulnar fracture
rotational torsion
Galeazzi Fracture (MUGR)
distal radial fracture
rotational torsion
Little Leaguer’s Elbow/ Medial Epicondylitis
valgus strain
excessive compression or bumping / severe contusion on the opposite side
younger population
What phase of pitching is valgus increased?
Late cocking phase
MCL/ UCL Sprain
audible pop + pain + swelling
Distal Biceps Rupture
centralized pop + weakness of elbow
Higher Cubital Valgus (sex)
females
higher ligamentous laxity
RA predisposition
Locking/ Feeling of Instability
TFCC or ligament
Weakness with pain
low grade strain
Weakness without pain
rupture
Double Crush Syndrome
combination of proximal and distal symptoms
Nerve Root Pain
sharp shooting
Nerve Pain
sharp, bright, lightning like
Sympathetic Pain
burning, pressure like
Bone Pain
deep, boring, localized
Fracture Pain
sharp, severe, intolerable
Muscle Pain
cramping, dull, hard to localize
Vascular Pain
throbbing, diffuse
Acute
24-72 hours
Subacute
> 2 weeks
Chronic
2-6 months
Functional Volar Hand Resting Splint
30-40 wrist extension
slight MCP flexion
slight thumb abduction and flexion
Ocular Inspection
manner or arrival
mental status/ orientation
body type
adaptive device
change in color
scar wounds
bruising/ hematoma
change in texture
dry and scaly skin
smooth, shiny, glossy
swelling
deformities/ asymmetries
carrying angle
Cyanotic
decreased blood flow
Redness/ Erythema
persistent inflammation
Bruising/ Hematoma
after dislocation; redness –> black tone
note extent in OI
Scleroderma
systemic condition
increased calcium deposits
toughened and shiny skin
Dry and Scaly Skin
decreased sympathetic
Shiny, smooth, and glossy skin
increased sympathetic
Extra articular swelling
outside the synovium
bursitis of olecranon, repetitive strain on flexion and extension
Intra articular swelling
generalized swelling
circumferential
system
most evident in the triangular space
Carrying Angle
M: 11-14
F:13-16
Cubito Varus/ Gunstock Deformity
5-10
Cubito Valgus
10-15
Bouchard’s Nodes
PIP
Heberden’s Nodes
DIP
Ulnar Shift
ulnar shift of MCP, DIP, PIP, and zig zag deformity of MCP (radial shift)
seen in late RA
Spoon Shaped Nails
fungal, anemic, local injuries, and diabetic
Dupuytren’s Contracture
contracture of the anterior fascia of the PIP and MCP (ring and little finger; 50-70 y/o)
Clubbing of DIP
respiratory or cardiac problems
Swan Neck Deformity
flexed MCP, extended PIP, flexed DIP
torn volar plate d/t trauma or RA
contraction of intrinsic muscles
Boutonniere Deformity
rupture of central slip d/t trauma or RA
extension of MCP and DIP, flexion of PIP
Claw Hand/ Intrinsic Minus
hyperextension of MCP and flexion of IP joints
overaction of extrinsic on proximal phalanx
arches disappear
median and ulnar nerve palsy
weak long flexors of wrist and hand (overriding of radial nerve)