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Elbow Modalities II Quiz
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Elbow Modalities II Quiz

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What is the closed packed position of the superior radioulnar joint?

Supination 5 degrees

Which ligament supports the medial side of the elbow?

Ulnar collateral ligament

What is the common term for lateral epicondylitis?

Tennis elbow

Which muscle is affected in medial epicondylitis?

<p>Pronator teres</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended test to assess the stability of the medial collateral ligament?

<p>Medial valgus stress test</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the distal humerus fragment being maintained in a posteriorly displaced position?

<p>The strong pull of the triceps</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of vascular obstruction that may occur due to Volkmann's ischemic contracture?

<p>Severe pain in forearm muscles, limited and extremely painful finger movement, purple discoloration of the hand with prominent veins, initial paresthesia followed by loss of sensation, loss of radial pulse, later loss of capillary return, pallor, anesthesia, and paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are Type II intercondylar fractures classified?

<p>Displaced fracture without rotation of the fracture fragments</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Type IV intercondylar fractures with severely comminuted fractures?

<p>ORIF for adults, 'bag of bones' technique for older adults with poor bone quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of elbow fractures do radial head fractures represent?

<p>1/3rd</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the carrying angle formed between?

<p>The intersection of the long axis of the humerus and ulna with the elbow joint in full extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Type III radial head fractures?

<p>Fracture site excision</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are olecranon fractures classified?

<p>Displaced or nondisplaced</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for nondisplaced olecranon fractures?

<p>Immobilization (position is controversial) with gentle ROM allowed as early as 3 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of radial head fractures?

<p>A fall on an outstretched arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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