random stuff yo

Question 1

Boutonniere Deformity

Answer 1

Forced flexion - extensor tendon rupture at PIP

Tx: splint in extension for 6-8 weeks

Question 2

Mallet finger

Answer 2

Forced flexion = extensor tendon rupture at DIP
MC 3RD DIGIT
Tx: short splin in 10’ DIP extension for 6 to 8 weeks

Question 3

Jersey finger

Answer 3

Forced finger extension = FDP rupture

SWEATER SIGN

Question 4

Madelung deformity

Answer 4

Genetic radial plate issue
MC YOUNG FEMALE DWARFS
Early decrase and late increase in ulnar deviation
LEADS TO kienbock’s disease and tfc tears
Tx = surgical referral

Question 5

heberden’s NODES

Answer 5

OA in DIP AND ISN’T TENDER

Question 6

BOUCHARD’S NODES

Answer 6

OA/RA IN PIP NOT TENDER

Question 7

Haygarth’s nodes

Answer 7

RA
MCP
TENDER! (Only one!)

Question 8

Dupuytren’s

Answer 8

Hypertrophic nodular fibroplasia
3:1 M:F
4x incrase in diabetics!
MC 4th and 5th 
Associated with forzen shoulder!

Question 9

Seal fin deformity

Answer 9

RA

Question 10

Volkmann’s contracture

Answer 10

Ischemic condition!
Forearm flexion contracture caused by suprcondylar fx d/t crush injury, tight cast or compartment syndrome
MC IN CHILDREN
6 P’S: pain, paresthesia, paresis, paralysis, pallor, pulseless

Question 11

Ape hand

Answer 11

Median neuropathy = de-rotation of thumb and atrophy of thenar eminence
CAUSED BY NEUROTMESIS
IRREVERSIBLE

Question 12

Claw hand

Answer 12

Finger/thumb flexion caused by injury to median and ulnar nerves, multiple radiuclopathy and/or plexopathy
May be d/t severe or complete disruption of median nerve
SEEN WITH VOLKMANN’S
(Looks like bishops deformity)