injuries in elbow region

Question 1

what is the most common elbow fracture in pediatric population?

Answer 1

supracondylar

Question 2

what type of fracture results from falling onto an outstretched arm with the elbow extended?

Answer 2

supracondylar

Question 3

what are some complications of immobilization of a supracondylar fracture? (3)

Answer 3

vokmann contracture
ischemic necrosis of forearm mm
damage to brachial a. or radial n.

Question 4

the __________ ligament often tears with a fracture of the radial head or neck

Answer 4

MCL

Question 5

what movements are limited with a fracture of the radial head/neck? what movements are the most painful?

Answer 5

flexing and extending the elbow is limited. supination and pronation is the most painful

Question 6

what does the treatment for a fracture of the radial head or neck include?

Answer 6

immobilization in 90 degree elbow flexion (removed after 10-14 days)

Question 7

in radial neck/head fractures, aggressive ROM is done to increase elbow ______ and _________

Answer 7

extension and supination

Question 8

radial dislocations are related to the __________ ligament

Answer 8

annular

Question 9

ulnar dislocations are often due to a _______________________________________ or a sudden ___________ _________

Answer 9

fall onto an outstretched arm, sudden valgus force

Question 10

ulnar dislocations are also referred to as _______ and _________ syndrome

Answer 10

nursmaids elbow and pulled elbow syndrome

Question 11

the immobilization period for ulnar dislocations is ____ to ____ weeks

Answer 11

3 to 6

Question 12

what are some of the signs and symptoms of a ulnar dislocation?

Answer 12

snapping and cracking sensation
severe pain and swelling
olecranon, radial head visible and palpable
slight indentation in triceps

Question 13

what are some of the mechanisms of injury for MCL sprain of the elbow

Answer 13

hyperextension, abnormal valgus stress, repetitive forces that put strain on the ligament

Question 14

Tennis elbow is mostly caused by _________________________

Answer 14

eccentric loading of the extensor muscles during deceleration phase of throwing or a tennis stroke

Question 15

tennis elbow involves pain with resisted extension of _________ (among other things)

Answer 15

D3 of the hands

Question 16

what muscle strain is commonly seen in people over the age of 30?

Answer 16

biceps m. strain