Tendinopathies

Question 1

What tendon is commonly involved with lateral epicondylitis?

Answer 1

ECRB

Question 2

A pt is referred to you for lateral epicondylitis. You decide to add a splint into your treatment protocol. What splint would be most appropriate?

Answer 2

Wrist immobilization splint

Question 3

Cumulative trauma injuries can benefit from a general exercise program such as aerobic fitness?

Answer 3

true

Question 4

Golfers elbow is another name for lateral epicondylitis?

Answer 4

false

Question 5

What type of splint would you use on a pt referred to you with De Quervains?

Answer 5

Long thumb spica with IP jt free

Question 6

De Quervains is a tenosynovitis of which tendon?

Answer 6

APL and EPB

Question 7

When assessing a patient with lateral epicondylitis grip strength will be increased with the elbow ext?

Answer 7

false

Question 8

Which dorsal wrist compartment are involved with DeQuervains?

Answer 8

1st dorsal compartment

Question 9

DeQuervains is associated with use of the wrist with which of the following motions?

Answer 9

ulnar deviation

Question 10

A 50 yo female is referred for ring and small finger triggering. Which of the following attributes are associated with trigger finger?

Answer 10

Diabetes
Reumatoid arthritis
All of these answers
Middle-aged women