L10: The Elbow Joint Flashcards
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What type of Joint is the Elbow?
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Uniaxial hinge type synovial joint
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Cubital Fossa Contents
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- Common fracture due to protrusion of olecranon subcutaneously
- The typical mechanism of injury is a fall on the elbow combined with sudden powerful contraction of the triceps brachii.
- The fractured olecranon is pulled away by the triceps. Often considered to be an avulsion fracture
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- Typically occurs in children under 5.
- Commonly caused by a sharp upwards pull of the child’s hand
- The not-yet-developed head of the radius and the laxity of the anular ligament allow the radial head to sublux from this cuff of tissue.
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