Elbow practical manual

Question 1

Limiting factors to flexion?

Answer 1

→Apposition of biceps muscle belly and forearm
→Tension in extensor muscles (triceps)
→Posterior bands of collateral ligaments

Question 2

Limiting factors to extension?

Answer 2

→ Anterior bands of collateral ligaments
→ Tension in flexor muscles (biceps, brachialis etc)
→ Anterior capsule

Question 3

Limiting factors to pronation and supination?

Answer 3

Quadrate ligament

Opposing musculature

Question 4

Classification of the elbow joint?

Answer 4

Synovial, compound, uniaxial, hinge

Question 5

Classification of the superior radioulnar joint?

Answer 5

Synovial, simple, pivot, uniaxial

Question 6

Classification of the inferior radioulnar joint?

Answer 6

Synovial, simple, pivot, uniaxial

Question 7

Special tests for elbow?

Answer 7

Mill’s Test - lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

Maudsley’s test - lateral epicondylitis

Stretch test - medial epicondylitis (golfers elbow)

Question 8

Positive test for Mill’s?

Answer 8

When familiar pain is reproduced over the lateral epicondyle region.

Question 9

Positive test for Maudsley’s?

Answer 9

When familiar pain is reproduced over the lateral epicondyle region.

Question 10

Positive test for stretch test?

Answer 10

When familiar pain is reproduced over the medial epicondyle region.

Question 11

Accessory movements for elbow?

Answer 11

Longitudinal caudad glide (90 degrees) of ulna

AP and PA movements of radius

Question 12

What does longitudinal caudad of ulna mimick?

Answer 12

Elbow flexion

Question 13

What does PA distal radius mimick?

Answer 13

Pronation

Question 14

What does AP distal radius mimick?

Answer 14

Supination