Upper Extremity

Question 1

Cubitus valgus

Answer 1

Carrying angle greater than normal 5-15. Angled out/lateral

Question 2

Cubitus varus

Answer 2

Decreased carrying angle. Angled in.

Question 3

Dupuytren contracture

Answer 3

Contraction of pinkie

Question 4

Swan-neck deformity

Answer 4

Hyperextension of the extension of the proximal interphalangeal joint, with simultaneous flexion of the distal interphalgneal joint. Caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 5

Olecranon bursitis

Answer 5

Localized swelling around elbow. Feels boggy and thick.

Question 6

Boutonniere deformity

Answer 6

Felxion of PIJ due to extensor tension avulsion. Middle of finger tender to palpation.

Question 7

Mallet finger

Answer 7

Tip of finger drops, and is not able to be fully extended due to extensor tendon tear.

Question 8

Ganglia/ganglion cyst

Answer 8

Cyst about wrist. Tender, not fixed to underlying tissue.

Question 9

Heberden nodes

Answer 9

Palpable nodules on dorsal and lateral surface of distal IP joints.

Question 10

Rheumatoid nodules

Answer 10

Firm, contender fixed or mobile SubQ nodules. Seen near pressure points of elbows. Associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 11

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 11

Narrowing of carpal tunnel through which median nerve and finger flexor tendons run. Narrowing causes compression of the median nerve, resulting in restricted motor function and sensation.