Elbow Fractures Type II Classification

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Which ligament makes up 4/5ths of the superior radioulnar joint?

Radial collateral ligament

Ulnar collateral ligament

Interosseous membrane

Annular ligament (correct)

What is the closed packed position of the Radiohumeral joint?

Elbow flexed to 90 degrees and forearm pronated

Elbow flexed to 90 degrees and forearm supinated (correct)

Elbow extended with the forearm pronated

Elbow extended with the forearm supinated

Which pathology is characterized by pain over the lateral epicondyle during grasping activities?

Medial valgus stress overload

Lateral epicondylitis (correct)

Fractures of the distal humerus

Medial epicondylitis

In a Supracondylar fracture, where does the fracture occur in the humerus?

Distal third Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament is commonly affected by repetitive valgus stress in patients involved in throwing sports?

Ulnar collateral ligament Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the elbow joint?

Help position the hand for appropriate function Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is responsible for maintaining a distal humerus fragment displaced posteriorly in the context provided?

Triceps Signup and view all the answers

What are the common complications associated with Volkmann’s ischemic contracture?

Hemorrhage leading to vascular obstruction Signup and view all the answers

In which type of fracture is the distal humeral fragment positioned anterior to the humerus?

Type II intercondylar fracture Signup and view all the answers

What causes changes in the carrying angle after radial head fractures?

Displacement of the radial head Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment method is generally used for Type II olecranon fractures?

Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) Signup and view all the answers

What type of fracture leads to a carrying angle formed between the intersection of the long axis of the humerus and ulna with the elbow joint in full extension?

Intercondylar fracture Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary support structure responsible for maintaining the distal humerus fragment displaced posteriorly after a fracture?

Ulnar collateral ligament Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is most commonly affected by medial valgus stress overload in patients participating in throwing sports?

Ulnar collateral ligament Signup and view all the answers

What is the common term for the pathology characterized by severe pain in the forearm muscles, limited finger movement, and purple discoloration of the hand due to vascular obstruction?

Volkmann's ischemic contracture Signup and view all the answers

Which type of olecranon fracture is treated with either open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) or excision of the fracture site?

Type II Signup and view all the answers

In which type of radial head fracture is the entire radial head comminuted and often necessitates excision of the fracture site?

Type III Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a classification of intercondylar fractures that extend between the condyles of the humerus and involve the articular surfaces of the elbow joint?

"T" fractures Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament accounts for 4/5ths of the superior radioulnar joint and can be affected by repetitive valgus stress in athletes?

Annular ligament Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a Type IV intercondylar fracture from other types based on the provided information?

Severely comminuted fracture with significant separation between condyles Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication associated with Volkmann's ischemic contracture described in the text?

Joint contracture Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature contributing to changes in carrying angle following radial head fractures?

Rotation of humeral or ulnar bones at elbow joint Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament supports the elbow joint medially and is a fan-shaped structure?

Ulnar collateral ligament Signup and view all the answers

What muscles are commonly affected in medial epicondylitis, also known as 'golfer’s elbow'?

Pronator teres, Flexor carpi radialis, Flexor digitorum Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of medial valgus stress overload in the elbow?

Pain over the medial aspect of the elbow Signup and view all the answers

Which pathology is characterized by pain with active or resisted wrist extension and a positive middle digit test?

Lateral epicondylitis Signup and view all the answers

What structure is commonly affected by repetitive valgus stress in patients involved in throwing sports?

Ulnar collateral ligament Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament supports the elbow joint laterally and is a cord-like structure?

Radial collateral ligament Signup and view all the answers

Medial epicondylitis is much less common than which other elbow pathology?

'Tennis elbow' Signup and view all the answers

Which motion is commonly associated with injuries leading to medial valgus stress overload?

'Pitching' motion Signup and view all the answers

Elbow Fractures Type II Classification

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Which ligament makes up 4/5ths of the superior radioulnar joint?

What is the closed packed position of the Radiohumeral joint?

Which pathology is characterized by pain over the lateral epicondyle during grasping activities?

In a Supracondylar fracture, where does the fracture occur in the humerus?

Which ligament is commonly affected by repetitive valgus stress in patients involved in throwing sports?

What is the primary function of the elbow joint?

Which structure is responsible for maintaining a distal humerus fragment displaced posteriorly in the context provided?

What are the common complications associated with Volkmann’s ischemic contracture?

In which type of fracture is the distal humeral fragment positioned anterior to the humerus?

What causes changes in the carrying angle after radial head fractures?

Which treatment method is generally used for Type II olecranon fractures?

What type of fracture leads to a carrying angle formed between the intersection of the long axis of the humerus and ulna with the elbow joint in full extension?

What is the primary support structure responsible for maintaining the distal humerus fragment displaced posteriorly after a fracture?

Which structure is most commonly affected by medial valgus stress overload in patients participating in throwing sports?

What is the common term for the pathology characterized by severe pain in the forearm muscles, limited finger movement, and purple discoloration of the hand due to vascular obstruction?

Which type of olecranon fracture is treated with either open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) or excision of the fracture site?

In which type of radial head fracture is the entire radial head comminuted and often necessitates excision of the fracture site?

What is the term for a classification of intercondylar fractures that extend between the condyles of the humerus and involve the articular surfaces of the elbow joint?

Which ligament accounts for 4/5ths of the superior radioulnar joint and can be affected by repetitive valgus stress in athletes?

What distinguishes a Type IV intercondylar fracture from other types based on the provided information?

What is a common complication associated with Volkmann's ischemic contracture described in the text?

What is a key feature contributing to changes in carrying angle following radial head fractures?

Which ligament supports the elbow joint medially and is a fan-shaped structure?

What muscles are commonly affected in medial epicondylitis, also known as 'golfer’s elbow'?

What is a common symptom of medial valgus stress overload in the elbow?

Which pathology is characterized by pain with active or resisted wrist extension and a positive middle digit test?

What structure is commonly affected by repetitive valgus stress in patients involved in throwing sports?

Which ligament supports the elbow joint laterally and is a cord-like structure?

Medial epicondylitis is much less common than which other elbow pathology?

Which motion is commonly associated with injuries leading to medial valgus stress overload?

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