MSK (New) Flashcards
What condition is caused by overuse and inflammation at the flexor carpi radialis?
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer / Pitcher Elbow)
A patient presents with a tibial plateau fracture that is found to be displaced. What should be checked?
Peroneal Nerve (foot drop)
In an anterior shoulder dislocation, what should be ruled out? How is this determined?
- Axillary nerve injury
- Pinprick sensation over deltoid
What fracture is characterized as fracture of distal 3rd of radius and dislocation of distal radioulnar joint?
Galeazzi Fracture
A patient presents with a humeral shaft fracture. What injury should be ruled out?
Radial nerve injury (wrist drop)
A patient complains of 3 months progressively symmetric muscle weakness that is usually painless in her shoulders and pelvic girdle. She has difficulties rising from a chair and combing her hair. What is the likely diagnosis?
Polymyositis
What test is positive in De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?
Finkelstein’s
An x-ray showing volar displacement and angulation of distal radius (“garden spade” deformity) would signify what type of fracture?
Smith
With Monteggia fracture, what injury needs to be ruled out?
Radial nerve injury (wrist drop)
A patient complains of bilateral joint pain and stiffness***. She reports morning stiffness of >30 mins of pelvis, neck and shoulder girdle plus some muscle weakness. She has difficulties brushing her hair and standing from a chair. What is the likely diagnosis?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
What are 3 possible complications of Supracondylar Humerus Fracture?
- Median nerve injury
- Brachial artery injury
- Volkmann Ischemic contracture
- Radial nerve injury
An x-ray showing dorsal displacement and angulation of distal radius (“dinner fork” deformity) would signify what type of fracture?
Colles
A patient presents with a proximal / head humeral fracture. What injury should be ruled out?
Brachial plexus and axillary nerve injury
What is the treatment for a Boxer’s Fracture?
Ulnar gutter splint at 60 degree flexion
What condition is caused by overuse (usually a new activity) and inflammation at the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB)?
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
What condition present with subchondral sclerosis (joint space narrowing) and cysts, and osteophyte formation?
Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis). Can be of glenohumeral, knee, hip joints ect.
What is the condition that is caused by ulnar nerve compression at elbow which causes paresthesias over pinky and ring fingers?
Cubital / Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome
What condition is associated with a finger flexed at PIP joint and
hyperextended at DIP joint?
Boutonniere Deformity
What signs are positive in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Phalens and Tinels
What fracture is characterized as fracture of proximal 3rd of ulna with dislocation of proximal radial head?
Monteggia Fracture