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Week 2 Flashcards

1
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What is mallet finger?

A

Inability to extend the DIP joint

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2
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What is another name for mallet finger?

A

Baseball finger

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3
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What is the common reason for Mallet finger?

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Result of direct force aimed at the distal dip of the finger, resulting in extensor tendon disruption

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4
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What is boutonniere deformity?

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Hyperextension of DIP joint and flexion of the PIP joint

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5
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What is the common reason for boutonniere deformity?

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Result of direct force or cut to the top of a flexed PIP joint, or due to arthritis

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6
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What muscle is commonly hurt because of the boutonniere deformity?

A

The extensor digitorum

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7
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What is a Swan neck deformity?

A

Hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion of the DIP joint

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8
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What often results from the swan neck deformity?

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Loss or weakness of flexor digitorum superficialis

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9
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What is a Dupuytren’s contracture?

A

Painful nodules on the tendons that begin to tighten.

idiopathic

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10
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How does Dupuytren’s contracture present?

A

Most commonly with MCP, PIP and often DIP flexion of the 4th and 5th fingers.
Dermal pit looks like a smiley face

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11
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What is trigger finger?

A

Painful, swollen nodule prevents the tendon from gliding through the tendon sheath.

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12
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How does the patient present with trigger finger?

A

Shows a quick and abrupt extension moment once the nodule passes.

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13
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What are the contraindications for finger braces?

A

Bony fingers

Arthritis

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14
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What is de Quervains’s Tenosynovitis?

A

Inflammation of the extensor pollicis longus and brevis tendon

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15
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How does the patient usually present with de quervain’s tenosynovitis?

A

Irritation and pain during ulnar deviation when tendons pass through the tendon sheath

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16
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How can you diagnose de quervain’s tenosynovitis?

A

Finkelstein’s maneuver

17
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What is the finkelstein’s maneuver?

A

The thumb is first flexed and then covered by fingers 2-5.
The radiocarpal joint is paced in ulnar deviation
Pain associated with this task is indicated for a positive test.

18
Q

What nerve roots form the brachial plexus?

A 
C5
C6
C7
C8
T1
19
Q

What are the orthotic treatment goals for SCI?

A 
Replace lost function of upper extremity
Replace/assist weakened motor power
Supplement surgical reconstruction
Prevent/treat edema 
Maintain bi-manuality
Ease paincause be traction on unsupported nerves and vessels
20
Q

What nerves make up the arm?

A

Axillary
Musculocutaneus
Radial

21
Q

What nerves make up the forearm?

A

Radial
Ulnar
Median

22
Q

What nerve roots are associated with the Axillary nerve?

A

C5, C6

23
Q

What nerve roots are associated with the musculocutaneous nerve?

A

C5, C6

24
Q

What nerve roots are associated with the radial nerve?

A

C6-T1

25
Q

What nerve roots are associated with the median nerve?

A

C6-T1

26
Q

What nerve roots are associated with the ulnar nerve?

A

C8-T1

27
Q

What does the axillary nerve give motor function to?

A

Shoulder

28
Q

What does the musculocutaneous nerve give motor function to?

A

Arm

29
Q

What does the radial nerve give motor function to?

A

Arm

Forearm

30
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What does the median nerve give motor function to?

A

Forearm

Hand

31
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What does the ulnar nerve give motor function to?

A

Forearm

Hand

32
Q

Which muscles does the radial nerve control in the arm?

A

Tricpes
Brachioradialis
Aconeus
Extensor carpi radialis longus

33
Q

Which muscles does the radial nerve control in the forearm?

A 
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Supinator
Abductor pollicis longus
Extensor pollicis longus
Extensor pollicis brevis
Extensor indicis
34
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Which muscles does the median nerve control in the forearm?

A 
Pronator teres
Flexor carpi radialis
Palmaris longus
Flexor digitorum
Superficialis
Flexor pollicis longus
Pronator quadratus
35
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Which muscles does the median nerve control in the hand?

A

Abductor pollicis brevis
Opponens pollicis
Flexor pollicis brevis
Lumbricals 1 and 2

36
Q

Which muscles does the ulnar nerve control in the forearm?

A

Flexor carpi ulnaris

Flexor digitorum profundus- 4th and 5th

37
Q

Which muscles does the ulnar nerve control in the hand?

A

Interossei
Lumbricals-4th and 5th
Abductor pollicis

38
Q

Which muscles does the axillary nerve control in the shoulder?

A

Deltoid

Teres minor

39
Q

Which muscles does the Musculocutaneous nerve control in the arm?

A

Biceps
Brachialis
Coracobrachialis

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