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What is the term that describes the condition characterized by an abnormal outward angulation (more than 15 inches) of the forearm at the elbow, causing the arm to deviate away from the body
What is the term that describes the condition characterized by an abnormal outward angulation (more than 15 inches) of the forearm at the elbow, causing the arm to deviate away from the body
Elbow Strength
Elbow Strength
Biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis = Flexion (C5-6) Triceps brachii, anconeus = Extension (C7) Biceps brachii, supinator = Supination Pronator teres, pronator quadratus = Pronation
Special Tests for the elbow
Special Tests for the elbow
Varus = tests LCL Resisted wrist flexion = tests medial epicondylitis Valgus stress test = tests MCL Resisted wrist extension = tests lateral epicondylitis
Tinel’s over cubital tunnel is the tapping near the elbow. Positive sign includes:
Tinel’s over cubital tunnel is the tapping near the elbow. Positive sign includes:
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What is the number 1 cause of Elbow arthritis?
What is the number 1 cause of Elbow arthritis?
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A 30 year old male patient c/o sudden, sharp pain in anterior elbow after feeling a "pop" when lifting a heavy couch. On PE, there is tenderness and bruising with a muscle bulge with resisted elbow flexion. What is likely?
A 30 year old male patient c/o sudden, sharp pain in anterior elbow after feeling a "pop" when lifting a heavy couch. On PE, there is tenderness and bruising with a muscle bulge with resisted elbow flexion. What is likely?
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A patient is complaining of pain at medial elbow with numbness and tingling of the ring and small finger. Special test indicate a positive Tinel’s at elbow. What is likely?
A patient is complaining of pain at medial elbow with numbness and tingling of the ring and small finger. Special test indicate a positive Tinel’s at elbow. What is likely?
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A patient has a red, painful and swollen elbow. You decide to aspirate this for your differential diagnosis. What is this likely describing?
A patient has a red, painful and swollen elbow. You decide to aspirate this for your differential diagnosis. What is this likely describing?
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This is an example of a dislocation, not fracture.
This is an example of a dislocation, not fracture.
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After a long weekend of tennis, a patient c/o elbow pain. PE shows tenderness over lateral epicondyle with resisted wrist extension & supination. What is likely?
After a long weekend of tennis, a patient c/o elbow pain. PE shows tenderness over lateral epicondyle with resisted wrist extension & supination. What is likely?
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What is the most common elbow fracture in pediatric patients that presents with a posterior fat pad on lateral XR?
What is the most common elbow fracture in pediatric patients that presents with a posterior fat pad on lateral XR?
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You and your buddy were swinging your young child for fun when your kiddo cries out. They felt a pop. XR rules out fracture. What happened??
You and your buddy were swinging your young child for fun when your kiddo cries out. They felt a pop. XR rules out fracture. What happened??
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Joe is a mid level golfer. He spent all weekend golfing, but is now having pain in the elbow. What is likely?
Joe is a mid level golfer. He spent all weekend golfing, but is now having pain in the elbow. What is likely?
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A baseball pitcher felt a pop when he threw his last pitch and he is now experiencing pain. What is likely?
A baseball pitcher felt a pop when he threw his last pitch and he is now experiencing pain. What is likely?
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Study Notes
Elbow Conditions and Injuries
- Cubitus valgus is a condition characterized by an abnormal outward angulation of the forearm at the elbow, causing the arm to deviate away from the body, typically more than 15 inches.
Elbow Strength and Special Tests
- Tinel's sign is a special test for the elbow, which involves tapping near the elbow, and a positive sign includes tapping near the cubital tunnel.
Causes of Elbow Arthritis
- The number one cause of elbow arthritis is unknown, but various factors can contribute to its development.
Elbow Injuries and Diagnosis
- A 30-year-old male patient complaining of sudden, sharp pain in the anterior elbow after feeling a "pop" when lifting a heavy couch, with tenderness and bruising, and a muscle bulge with resisted elbow flexion, is likely to have a bicep rupture.
- A patient complaining of pain at the medial elbow with numbness and tingling of the ring and small finger, with a positive Tinel's sign at the elbow, is likely to have cubital tunnel syndrome.
- A patient with a red, painful, and swollen elbow, which is aspirated for differential diagnosis, is likely to have septic arthritis.
- A patient with a posterior fat pad on a lateral X-ray is likely to have a supracondylar fracture, which is the most common elbow fracture in pediatric patients.
- A patient with elbow pain and tenderness over the lateral epicondyle with resisted wrist extension and supination, such as after a weekend of tennis, is likely to have lateral epicondylitis.
- A child who cries out in pain while being swung by their parent, with a pop sound, and an X-ray that rules out a fracture, is likely to have a pulled elbow or nursemaid's elbow.
- A golfer, such as Joe, who experiences pain in the elbow after a weekend of golfing, is likely to have medial epicondylitis.
- A baseball pitcher who feels a pop while throwing a pitch and experiences pain is likely to have an ulnar collateral ligament injury.
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Test your knowledge on the condition characterized by an abnormal outward angulation of the forearm at the elbow, causing the arm to deviate away from the body.
