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What is the mechanism of injury for TFCC injuries?
What is the mechanism of injury for TFCC injuries?
- Repetitive activities involving wrist flexion and extension
- Direct trauma to the dorsal aspect of the wrist
- Falling onto pronated hyperextended wrist (correct)
- Excessive ulnar deviation of the wrist
Which carpal bone is most frequently fractured?
Which carpal bone is most frequently fractured?
- Hamate
- Triquetrum
- Lunate
- Scaphoid (correct)
What is the typical presentation of De Quervain's Syndrome?
What is the typical presentation of De Quervain's Syndrome?
- Wrist instability after a fall
- Pain and tenderness over the scaphoid bone
- Pain and swelling on the radial aspect of the wrist (correct)
- Inability to fully extend the thumb
Which tendons are affected in Trigger Finger?
Which tendons are affected in Trigger Finger?
What type of force does the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) transmit across the wrist?
What type of force does the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) transmit across the wrist?
What is a common cause of carpal instabilities?
What is a common cause of carpal instabilities?
What is the most common cause of Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Sprain/Tear?
What is the most common cause of Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Sprain/Tear?
Which symptom is commonly reported by individuals with Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) injuries during the throwing motion?
Which symptom is commonly reported by individuals with Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) injuries during the throwing motion?
Which imaging technique is typically used for diagnosing Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Sprain/Tear?
Which imaging technique is typically used for diagnosing Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Sprain/Tear?
What is the management strategy for Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) injuries that involve more strain rather than a tear?
What is the management strategy for Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) injuries that involve more strain rather than a tear?
Where is the Olecranon Bursa located?
Where is the Olecranon Bursa located?
What is a common cause of Forearm Compartment Syndrome?
What is a common cause of Forearm Compartment Syndrome?
What is the most common tendon affected in medial epicondylitis ('Golfer's Elbow')?
What is the most common tendon affected in medial epicondylitis ('Golfer's Elbow')?
Which of the following activities can aggravate medial epicondylitis symptoms?
Which of the following activities can aggravate medial epicondylitis symptoms?
What is a common symptom of Nursemaid's Elbow in children?
What is a common symptom of Nursemaid's Elbow in children?
When might surgery be needed for an elbow dislocation?
When might surgery be needed for an elbow dislocation?
What is observed in Little League Elbow due to repetitive valgus stress of throwing?
What is observed in Little League Elbow due to repetitive valgus stress of throwing?
Which structure can be affected by overuse leading to Little League Elbow?
Which structure can be affected by overuse leading to Little League Elbow?
