Exam 2 - Elbow pain Flashcards
1
Q
What mneumonic can be used to determine cause of elbow pain? What does each letter stand for?
A
M: malformation
I: inflammation
N: neoplasm
T: trauma
2
Q
Examples of malformation with elbow pain
A
- Hemophilia
- Charcot joint
3
Q
Examples of inflammation with elbow pain
A
- Arthritis
- Olecranon bursitis
- Tendonitis
4
Q
Examples of neoplasm with elbow pain
A
- Osteosarcoma
- Metastatic lesions
5
Q
Examples of trauma with elbow pain
A
- Fracture
- Sprain
- Dislocation
6
Q
What is cauda equina syndrome?
A
Causes saddle anesthesia, fecal incontinence, urinary retention
Surgical emergency
