Tendon conditions

Question 1

Wrist position to splint for snapping ECU syndrome

Answer 1

PRONATION and RADIAL deviation

Question 2

Type of collagen in Dupuytren’s

Answer 2

Type 3

Question 3

+ LN involvement with maybe Dupuytren’s

Answer 3

Epitheloid sarcoma

Question 4

Transfer for chronic FPL rupture

Answer 4

RF FDS

Question 5

Chronic Mallet finger (Zone 1 ext tendon rupture) deformity

Answer 5

Swan neck

Question 6

Chronic central slip rupture (zone 3 ext tendon) deformity

Answer 6

Boutonniere

Question 7

What is Elson test

Answer 7

For central slip integrity

PIP flexed to 90
If DIP supple = intact
If DIP rigid = disrupted

Question 8

Components of spiral cord in Dupuytren’s

Answer 8

Pretendinous band
Spiral band
Lateral digital sheet
Grayson’s ligament

Question 9

Which band causes MCP contracture in Dupuytren’s

Answer 9

Central cord

Question 10

Which bands cause DIP and PIP contractures in Dupuytren’s

Answer 10

Retrovascular + Spiral cords