Minor Adult Disorders Flashcards
What is the enthesis?
the short fibrous origin of a muscle
What is golfer’s elbow?
inflammation of the common flexor origin of the forearm - lateral epicondylitis
What is tennis elbow?
inflammation of the common extensor origin of the forearm - medial epicondylitis
What are the treatment options in epicondylitis?
NSAIDs
Local steroid injection
Decompression of the tendons by scraping it off the bone
Where are the 4 most common sites of nerve entrapment?
medial nerve at the wrist
ulnar nerve at the elbow
ulnar nerve at the list
posterior tibial nerve at the ankle
how is nerve entrapment diagnosed?
sensory sympoms
motor symptoms
nerve conduction studies
Management of nerve entrapment?
Obvious causes must be removed e.g. bandages
surgical decompression
What is tenosynovitis?
inflammation of tendons and their associated synovial sheaths
What can cause tenosynovitis?
rheumatoid arthritis
multi-system diseases
unusual activities
What is bursitis?
inflammation of the fibrous sac of synovial fluid which reduces friction at joints.
What causes bursitis?
repetitive movements/strain injuries
Where are common sites of bursitis?
shoulder
knee
greater trochanter
How is infected bursitis treated?
incision and drainage - scarring and fibrosis will heal the problem
