Elbow Pathology Flashcards
What is another name for tennis elbow?
Lateral epicondylitis
What causes tennis elbow?
Repetitive strain injury in tennis players/people who perform resisted extension of the wrist
State the clinical features of tennis elbow
Painful, tender epicondyle, pain one resisted middle finger and wrist extension
How is tennis elbow managed?
Self limiting usually resolves with rest, physio and NSAIDs - steroids and brace may help
What investigations can be used in tennis elbow?
US
MRI
What is another name for golfers elbow?
Medical epicondylitis
What causes golfers elbow?
Consequence of repeated strain or degeneration of common flexor origin
How is golfers elbow managed?
Physio, rest, NSAIDs
Steroids are risky due to position of ulnar nerve
What type of arthritis is more common in the elbow?
Rheumatoid - erosions and instability
How can elbow arthritis be managed?
Radial Head excision
Total elbow replacement
What is the name for compression of the ulnar nerve?
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Where does the ulnar nerve pass?
Behind the medial epicondyle
What can cause cubital tunnel syndrome?
Trauma
Direct pressure
Arthritis
How will cubital tunnel present?
Paraesthesia in 1 and a half fingers
Positive Tinel’s test
Weakness in 1st dorsal interosseous, adductor policies
Fromnets Test
What can confirm cubital tunnel syndrome?
Nerve studies
