Upper Extremities Flashcards
Subluxation of the radial head out of the annular ligament in the proximal radio-ulnar joint. Clinically presents with children who are unable to supinate after injury.
Nursemaid’s Elbow / Pulled up Elbow
Caused by chronic inflammation or irritation of the origin of the extensor muscles of the forearm from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus as a result of repetitive strain. Common in tennis players / violinists.
Tennis Elbow / Lateral Epicondylitis
Caused by a tear or chronic inflammation in the origin of the flexor muscles of the forearm from the medial epicondyle. Treatment is IV glucocorticoids i the affected area or avoidance of repetitive bending / flexion of the forearm in order to not compress the ulnar nerve.
Golfer’s Elbow / Medial epicondylitis
Cyclists falling in their shoulder. Where’s the fracture?
Greater tuberosity of Humerus
Attachments
-supraspinatus
-infraspinatus
-teres minor
Common scenario: Accompanies posterior dislocation of the shoulder joint. Where’s the fracture?
Lesser tuberosity of Humerus
Attachment of Subscapularis tendon
What are the structures affected in the Injury of the surgical neck of the humerus?
Injury to Axillary nerve and Posterior Humeral Circumflex artery as they pass to the quadrangular space.
Structures affected in the injury of the shaft of the humerus?
Injury to the Radial nerve and the Deep Brachial Artery in the spiral groove.
Common scenario: Child undergoes FOOSH with partially flexed elbow. What type of fracture and structures affected?
Supracondylar fracture of the humerus.
Injury to the Median Nerve.
Structure/s affected in the fracture of the Medial Epicondyle of the humerus?
Injury to Ulnar Nerve.
Neurovascular Pairing: Name the corresponding Arteries & Nerves
Location: Axilla/ Lateral Thorax
Nerve: Long Thoracic
Artery: Lateral Thoracic
Neurovascular Pairing: Name the corresponding Arteries & Nerves
Location: Surgical Neck of Humerus
Nerve: Axillary
Artery: Posterior Circumflex
Neurovascular Pairing: Name the corresponding Arteries & Nerves
Location: Mid-shaft of Humerus
Nerve: Radial
Artery: Deep Brachial
Neurovascular Pairing: Name the corresponding Arteries & Nerves
Location: Distal Humerus Cubital Fossa
Nerve: Median
Artery: Brachial
Neurovascular Pairing: Name the corresponding Arteries & Nerves
Location: Distal Humerus - Popliteal Fossa
Nerve: Tibial
Artery : Popliteal
Neurovascular Pairing: Name the corresponding Arteries & Nerves
Location: Posterior to Medial Malleolus
Nerve: Tibial
Artery: Posterior Tibial
Nerve affected in Humeral Surgical Neck Fracture?
ARM-U
NAMe SOME
Axillary Nerve (C5-C6)
Neck Fracture
Nerve affected in Axilla & Midshaft Fracture?
ARM-U
NAMe SOME
Nerve: Radial Nerve
Nerve affected in Supracondylar Fracture?
ARM-U
NAMe SOME
NERVE: Median Nerve ( C5-T1)
Nerve affected in Medial Epicondyle Fracture?
ARM-U
NAMe SOME*
Nerve: Ulnar Nerve
Fracture: Outstretched Fall - Medial Epicondyle
Dysfunction of nerves :
A in ARM-U?
Axillary Nerve: failure to Abduct (C5-C6)
Dysfunction of nerves :
R in ARM-U?
Radial (C5-T1) - Rist Drop (Wrist)
Dysfunction of nerves :
M in ARM-U?
Median Nerve (C5-T1)
Monkey hand / Ape Hand
Dysfunction of nerves :
U in ARM-U?
Ulnar Nerve (C8-T1)
Ulnar claw
Flat bones (3)
Skull
Ribs
Sternum
Where is an ellipsoidal joint located?
Wrist
Saddle joint is located at?
Carpometacarpal of the thumb
Attachment of pectoralis major?
Origin: Clavicle, Sternum, Upper six costal cartilages
Insertion: Lateral lip of bicipital groove of humerus
Nerve supply: Medial and lateral pectoralis nerves
Action: Adduction, Internal rotation of arm, flexion of arm ( clavicular fibers)
Rotator cuff muscles ? (4)
SITS
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis
Shoulder dislocation, what joint is affected?
Acromioclavicular joint
Shoulder girdle components? (3)
Scapula
Clavicle
Manubrium of Sternum
Content of Quadrangular Space?
Axillary Nerve and
Posterior Circumflex Humeral Vessels
Innervation of anterior compartment of arm?
Musculocutaneous nerve
Main supinator of arm?
Biceps brachii
Main flexor of the arm?
Brachialis
Common origin of flexor tendon?
Medial epicondyle of Humerus
Muscles commonly affected in tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis?
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Muscles commonly affected in golfers elbow or medial epicondylitis?
Pronator teres
Flexor carpi radialis
Description about Elbow joint ?
- Hinge joint
- Articulations:
- trochlear notch of the ulna and the trochlea of the humerus
- head of the radius and the capitulum of humerus
Normal carrying angle of the elbow?
Male: 170 degrees
Female: 167 degrees
Elbow joint is extended and lies between the arm and forearm
Angle disappears when the elbow joint is flexed
Movement of radioproximal joint?
- Rotary movements of the forearm
- When the arm is in the resting position beside the body, the range of motion for pronation is 61-66 degrees, while supination it is 70-77 degrees.
What fracture affects the lateral epicondylitis?
Tennis elbow
Hypothenar muscles innervation?
Ulnar nerve
Abduct fingers?
Dorsal interossei
Innervates deltoid and teres minor?
Axillary nerve
Contents of the anatomic snuff box?
Apex: point towards the thumb
Base: distal to the end of radius
Floor: Scaphoid, Trapezium
Lateral: Abductor pollicic longus, extensor pollicis brevis
Medial: extensor pollicic longus
De quervain tenosynovitis affects? (2)
Absuctor pollicis longus
Extensor pollicis brevis
APpLe EPol Bre red
Lesion of C5 - C6 upper brachial plexus injury. With proximal musculature affected, arm medially rotated and forearm pronated.
MOI: fall on shoulder, difficult delivery of infant
Erb- Duchenne Syndrome
A benign proliferative disorder characterized by decreased hand function caused by hand contractures and painful fascial nodules?
Dupuyteren’s Disease / Contracture
Fracture of surgical neck of humerus?
Axillary nerve
Lesion of C5 and C6 Waiters Tip?
Erb Duchenne Syndrome
Describe Erb-Duchenne Syndrome. (3)
- C5-C6 lesion, Upper brachial plexus injury
- Proximal musculature affected: arm medially rotated and forearm pronated
- MOI: Fall on shoulder , difficult delivery of infant
A benign proliferative disorder characterized by deceeased hand function caused by hand contractures and painful fascial nodules.
Dupuytren’s Disease / Contracture
Supracondylar fracture of humerus?
Median nerve
Fractures of proximal humerus and humeral shaft?
Radial Nerve
Medial epicondyle fracture of humerus?
Claw hand - Ulnar nerve injury
Spiral fracture of midshaft of humerus?
Wrist drop - Radial Nerve Injury
Structure in spiral groove of humerus?
Radial nerve
Claw hand?
Ulnar nerve
Waiter’s tip / Erb Duchenne Palsy.
Upper trunk of brachial plexus
Hand of benediction
Median nerve