Final Exam Flashcards
Most important stabilizers of the elbow
UCL
RCL
UCL is important stabilizer during
Mid-aROM
Note: the elbow is the most vulnerable to injury during mid-aROM
UCL accounts for ________% of valgus stability and 80% of _________________________
> 50% valgus stability
80% of distraction stability at 90˚
UCL is supported secondarily by the
Common flexor tendon
UCL sprains etiology (2) which one is MC?
FOOSH injury w/ elbow hyperextension
Direct valgus MC
RCL sprains etiology (1)
Direct varus (rare) and Fx is more likely
Tx for ACUTE elbow sprains
👮♀️ police
Tx for sub-acute/chronic elbow sprains
Manip
STM
Increase focus on rehab
Body blade
Prognosis for mild elbow sprain
2 weeks
Prognosis for moderate elbow sprain
2-4 weeks
Prognosis for severe elbow sprain
4-8 weeks
How likely is posterior dislocation?
Rare
Possible complications from posterior dislocation?
Fracture risk
Massive contracture
Subsequent risk of neurovascular compromise
Etiology of posterior dislocation
Heavy weight lifting
Arm wrestling
Football
FOOSH
What is medial epicondylitis?
Medial elbow pain
Tendinopathy of common flexor tendon
Medial epicondylitis AKA
Golfers elbow
Medial epicondylitis involves which muscles? (3)
Flexor carpi ulnar is
Flexor carpi radialis
Pronator teres
In children Medial epicondylitis involves?
Traction apophysis is of med epicondyle
Risk factors for Medial epicondylitis
Golfers (trailing elbow)
Tendon degeneration (age and 💉)
What is more common, medial epicondylitis or lateral epicondylitis?
Lateral
Etiology of medial epicondylitis?
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>40 yo and increased in jobs with repetitive arm/hand movement
Overuse
Muscle imbalance
Tendon degeneration
What is the MC age for medial epicondylitis and lateral epicondylitis?
40-60
