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Which ligament makes up 4/5ths of the superior radioulnar joint?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which ligament is commonly affected by repetitive valgus stress in patients involved in throwing sports?
What is the primary function of the elbow joint?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What causes changes in the carrying angle after radial head fractures?
Which treatment method is generally used for Type II olecranon 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 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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 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?
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?
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 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?
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?
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?
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?
Which ligament supports the elbow joint laterally and is a cord-like structure?
Medial epicondylitis is much less common than which other elbow pathology?
Medial epicondylitis is much less common than which other elbow pathology?
Which motion is commonly associated with injuries leading to medial valgus stress overload?
Which motion is commonly associated with injuries leading to medial valgus stress overload?