15 Questions
What is the most common cause of median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel?
Flexor tenosynovitis
Which condition can cause direct trauma to the median nerve as it enters the carpal tunnel?
Rheumatoid arthritis
What is a Colls Fracture commonly known as?
Broken wrist
What event commonly leads to a Colls Fracture?
Falling on an outstretched arm
What is the role of the flexor retinaculum in carpal tunnel compression?
Forms the roof of the carpal tunnel
Apart from flexor tenosynovitis, what else can cause median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel?
Pregnancy
What is the common name for ulnar tunnel syndrome?
Handlebar Palsy
Where does the ulnar nerve pass under in the palm?
Pisohamate ligament
What is the most common site of ulnar nerve entrapment?
Cubital tunnel
What is the most common cause of sciatica pain?
Herniated disc
Which activity can induce compression leading to ulnar tunnel syndrome?
Using the palm of the hand as a hammer
What is the common cause of piriformis syndrome?
Muscle spasm in piriformis muscle
What connects the ulnar and humeral heads of the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) muscle?
Arcuate ligament (Osborne's ligament)
What causes hamate fractures that are seen in golfers and racquet sports players?
Hitting the firm ground instead of the golf ball while swinging
What causes entrapment of the sciatic nerve at the level of the greater sciatic notch?
Muscle spasm in piriformis muscle
This quiz covers common nerve entrapment and syndroms related to the median nerve. Topics include carpal tunnel syndrome, post-coll's fracture, and C5-C6 nerve roots (disc herniation), along with causes of median nerve compression such as flexor tenosynovitis.
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