Elbow Problems

Question 1

What are the 2 joint articulations of the elbow?

Answer 1

Trochlear notch with the ulna

Trochlear of humerus with the head of the radius and the capitulum of the humerus

Question 2

What are the extensors of the elbow?

Answer 2

Biceps brachii

Aconeus

Question 3

What are the flexors of the elbow?

Answer 3

Biceps brachii
Brachioradialis
Brachialis

Question 4

What epicondyle is affected in Golfer’s elbow?

Answer 4

Medial

Question 5

What epicondyle is affected in Tennis elbow?

Answer 5

Lateral

Question 6

What are the managements of these 2 conditions?

Answer 6

Rest, ice NSAID’s

If not resolving then 6 wks anaesthetic injection and physio

Question 7

What common age group is affected by these 2 conditions?

Answer 7

40-60yo

Question 8

What is the diagnosis of a G/T injury?

Answer 8

Clinical

Can x-ray

Question 9

What is olecranon bursitis?

Answer 9

The inflammation of the bursa at the elbow joint

Question 10

What is the management of olecranon bursitis?

Answer 10

If non septic then rest and alagnesia with corticosteroid injection
If septic then aspiration and antibiotics

Question 11

What nerve can be damaged in an olecranon fracture?

Answer 11

Ulnar

Question 12

What is the most common dislocation of the elbow?

Answer 12

Posterior

Question 13

What are the symptoms of an ulnar nerve injury?

Answer 13

Diffuse parestesia and tingling down the arm to the lateral little finer and 1/2 ring finger

Question 14

What re the symptoms of an olecranon fracture?

Answer 14

Pain
Swelling
Erythema
Inability to extend the elbow