Musculoskeletal System Disorders (Ch6) Flashcards
weakness or paralysis of extensors to the wrist, MCPs, and thumb; wrist drop
radial nerve palsy
what is the most common carpal fracture?
scaphoid fracture
which protocol for early mobilization of flexor tendon repairs involves passive flexion and extension of the digit?
Duran Protocol
which muscle depresses the scapula?
lower trapezius
These symptoms characterize what injury? Claw hand, flattened metacarpal arch, Froment’s sign
Ulnar nerve laceration
stenosing tenosynovitis of the APL and EPB
de Quervain’s
what splint is appropriate for conservative treatment of radial nerve palsy?
dynamic extension splint
which extrinsic flexor muscles of the hand are innervated by the median nerve?
FDS, FDP, FPL
what does the Finkelstein’s Test look for?
de Quervain’s
fusion to repair a fracture
arthrodesis
which extrinsic flexors of the hand are innervated by the ulnar nerve?
FDP
how is Dupuytren’s treated?
surgical release
which muscle performs horizontal abduction of the shoulder?
posterior deltoid
name amputation: loss of entire UE
shoulder disarticulation
burn classification: involves epidermis and dermis, nerve endings; absence of sensation; requires skin graft
full thickness
which muscles perform shoulder flexion?
anterior deltoid, supraspinatus, coracobrachialis
fracture of the distal radius with volar displacement
Smith’s fracture
degeneration of the wrist extensor tendons (especially ECRB)
lateral epicondylitis
which extrinsic extensors of the hand are innervated by the radial nerve?
extensor digitiorum communis (EDC), extensor digiti minimi (EDM), extensor indicis, EPL, EPB, APL
which muscles are innervated by the suprascapular n.?
supraspinatus and infraspinatus
fracture of the distal radius with dorsal displacement
Colles’ fracture
hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion of DIP joint
Swan neck deformity
which nerves contribute to shoulder abduction?
axillary and suprascapular
which muscle flexes the elbow when the forearm is supinated?
biceps
burn classification: involves epidermis and deep portion of dermis; appears red, white, and elastic; heals 21-35 days
deep partial thickness
what splint is appropriate for conservative treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome?
elbow splint (especially at night)
ulnar nerve compression at the wrist with numbness and tingling, weakness
Guyon’s canal
which muscles are part of the rotator cuff?
subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor
vasomotor dysfunction with symptoms that include severe pain, edema, discoloration, osteoporosis, sudomotor changes, temperature changes
CRPS
These symptoms characterize what injury? inability to extend digits to release objects, wrist drop
radial nerve laceration
rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the MCP joint of the thumb
Skier’s thumb
contraindications for CRPS
PROM, joint mobs, dynamic splinting
what is conservative treatment for carpal tunnel?
wrist splint in neutral, nerve glides, activity mods
which muscles elevate the scapula?
trapezius and levator scapulae
which muscle(s) perform: MCP flexion and IP extension?
lumbricals
for conservative treatment of lateral or medial epicondylitis, which splint is appropriate?
wrist splint with elbow strap
which nerves innervate elbow extension?
radial n.
which nerve innervates teres minor?
axillary n.
which muscle(s) perform: abduction and assist with MCP flexion and IP extension (digits 2-5)?
dorsal interossei
what splint is appropriate for CMC arthritis?
hand-based thumb splint