Upper Extremity part 1 Flashcards
What area of the hand does the median nerve encompass?
1st 3.5 fingers
What area of the hand does the ulnar nerve encompass?
Last 2.5 fingers
What area of the hand does the radial nerve encompass?
Pollicis
2nd and 3rd digits up to DIP joints
Components of ganglion cysts
MC soft tissue tumors of the hand
Dorsal and volar (palm) wrists
Fluctuates in size
PE of ganglion cyst
Fluid-filled
Transilluminated
Mild tender to palpation
Tx for ganglion cysts
Splint NSAIDs Aspiration Surgery Aspiration does not fix the problem When in doubt, choose the conservative option
How does a mallet finger present?
Extension of MTP and PIP
Flexion of DIP
When can a mallet finger be seen?
RA
How does a boutinniere deformity present?
PIP flexion (Hyper)extended DIP joint
What is the pathology of boutinniere deformity?
Rupture of central slip of extensor tendon
What is the cause of boutinniere deformity?
Jammed finger secondary to arthritis
Tx for boutinniere deformity
8 wks full extension
8 wks nighttime extension
How does swan neck present?
PIP hyperextension
DIP flexion
What is the pathology of a mallet finger?
Terminal extensor tendon rupture
Bony or soft tissue
AKA baseball finger
Tx for mallet finger
Stack splint
Presentation of Dupuytren dz
Contraction of palmar fascia "Viking" dz Painless nodules Progressive Ring finger = mc
What is a common complaint of someone with Dupuytrens?
Fingers “catching” on things and having trouble putting them in pockets
RF for Dupuytrens
Older Men DM Smoking FHx
Components of trigger finger
A1 pulley
Locking/catching
Painful nodule