MSK: The Upper Limb

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Decks in this class (34)

The Shoulder
What does the gleno humeral joint...,
What is the shoulder girdle forme...,
Muscles of the rotator cuff
8  cards
Instability of the Shoulder
Define instability of the shoulder,
Common age group for instability ...,
Cause of instability
9  cards
Cuff Disease
Two types of cuff disease,
Define cuff disease impingement,
Presentation of cuff disease impi...
12  cards
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Define adhesive capsulitis,
What is associated with adhesive ...,
Presentation of adhesive capsulitis
5  cards
Acute Calcific Tendonitis
Define,
Presentation,
Diagnosis
4  cards
Tendinopathy/Tendinitis/Tendonosis
Define,
Associated factors,
Presentation
4  cards
Biceps Tendinopathy
Where can this be located,
Why is this common in long head o...,
Presentation
5  cards
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Two types of palsies due to damag...,
Cause of erbs palsy,
Presentation of erbs palsy
7  cards
The Elbow
What does this joint consist of,
Role of humero ulnar joint,
Role of the radio capitallar joint
6  cards
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Define,
Cause,
What does the ulnar nerve supply
7  cards
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Define,
Presentation,
Diagnosis
4  cards
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
Define,
Presentation,
Diagnosis
4  cards
Elbow Arthritis
What type of arthritis can the el...,
Describe the cause of elbow oa,
Management of arthritic changes a...
3  cards
Ganglion Cyst
Define,
Where is this common,
What are ganglion cysts associate...
5  cards
Trigger Finger
Define,
Presentation,
What do you need to distinguish t...
4  cards
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is the carpal tunnel made up of,
What does the carpal tunnel contain,
What does the median nerve supply
9  cards
DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis
Define,
Who is it more common in,
Presentation
5  cards
Dupuytren's Contracture
Define,
What is there proliferation of,
What is this associated with
7  cards
OA of Hand and Wrist
Define oa,
Who is dip joint oa very common in,
Presentation
10  cards
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand
Three stages to ra,
Describe stage 1 of ra synovitis ...,
Describe phase 2 of ra erosion of...
11  cards
EPL Rupture
What does this occur in associati...,
Presentation,
Management
3  cards
Giant Cell Tumour of Tendon Sheath in the Hand
Define,
Is it benign,
Presentation
4  cards
Bursitis
Define,
What can a bursitis progress to,
Management
3  cards
Sebaceous Cyst
Why do these originate,
What are sebaceous cysts filled with,
Presentation
4  cards
Myositis Ossificans
Define,
Classic history,
Presentation
5  cards
Paronychia
Define,
Who does this usually occur in,
Cause
5  cards
Flexor Tendon Sheath Infection
Define,
Presentation,
Diagnosis
4  cards
Mallet Finger
Define,
Presentation,
Management
3  cards
Scaphoid fracture
Presentation,
Cause of wrist drop
2  cards
PIPJ Dislocation
Define,
Acute management,
Delayed presentation
3  cards
Boxer's Fracture
What is affected in this fracture,
Cause,
What degree of angulation can be ...
4  cards
Septic Arthritis of the Hand
Define,
Cause,
Is it an emergency
6  cards
Subungual Haematoma
Define,
Management if pressure is causing...,
What will happen to the nail
3  cards
Bennet's Fracture
Define,
What usually accompanies this
2  cards

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