Elbow Sprains Flashcards
1
Q
What is it yo
A
Partial/complete injury of elbow ligament complex
RCL, UCL, annular lig, jt capsule
2
Q
What’s wrong with me bro, what did i do?
A
FOOSH w/ hyperextension Valgus stress (TRAUMA OR OVERUSE) Varus stress (fx = likely)
3
Q
What do i look like if i were to cum into yer office?
A
Antalgia, bruising, swelling, tenderness and decrease AROM (mod-severe sprains)
Varus/valgus stress test at 0’ and unhinged
4
Q
What does the MCL do, man?
A
Stabilizes mid ROM
Responsible for most valgus stability and distraction at 90’
Ant fibers taut in ext, post in flex
MCL injuries -> LCL injuries
MCL + LCL = VIP stabilizers! Elbow is so stable b/c GH is so unstable, and it compensates!
Treat elbow w/ shoulder injuries to prevent!
5
Q
Early tx?
A
POLICE Sling, brace, tape in resting (70' flexion, 10' sup) PT mods Mob Light STM (start distal)
6
Q
Late tx?
A
CMT STM Rehab: strengthen (isotonic, eccentric): - bis/tris - flex/ext - pron/sup - ulnar/radial dev
7
Q
Posterior dislocation info
A
- immediate hand pain down hand
- rare but serious! Fx risk, neuro compromise
- heavy lifting, arm wrestle, football, FOOSH
DO NOT RELOCATE
