Elbow Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What is “Compartment Syndrome”?
A
Inflammation in forearm with increased neurovascular pressure
2
Q
What is known for “Lateral Epicondylitis”?
A
Tennis Elbow
3
Q
What is known for “Medial Epicondylitis”?
A
Golfers elbow
4
Q
What is “Periostitis”?
A
Forearm Splints
5
Q
What is also known as “Compartment Syndrome” is the elbow/forearm?
A
Volkmanns Ischemic Contracture
6
Q
Cubital Valgus
A
Carrying angle between 5-15
7
Q
Cubital Varus
A
Carrying angle less than normal
8
Q
What does the “Tinels Sign” test for?
A
Ulnar Nerve Compression
