Orthopedic Upper Extremity Conditions Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What type of palsy is characterized by weakness of the deltoids and teres minor muscles?

  • Spiral Groove Palsy
  • Suprascapular Nerve Palsy (correct)
  • Entrapment Palsy
  • Saturday Night Palsy

What is the main mechanism of injury for lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)?

  • Acute trauma to the elbow joint
  • Excessive pronation and wrist flexion
  • Repeated valgus stress to the elbow
  • Excessive wrist extension during backhand swings (correct)

What is the hallmark physical exam finding in olecranon bursitis?

  • Palpable mass over the olecranon process
  • Goose egg appearance over the olecranon (correct)
  • Decreased range of motion in elbow extension
  • Tenderness over the medial epicondyle

Which of the following is characteristic of Volkmann's ischemic contracture?

<p>Fibrosis and shortening of the flexor muscles of the forearm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical position of the elbow in olecranon bursitis?

<p>Approximately 70 degrees of flexion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic triad of symptoms seen in myositis ossificans?

<p>Pain, decreased range of motion, and palpable mass (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanism of injury for myositis ossificans?

<p>Acute traumatic contusion to the muscle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main treatment approach for myositis ossificans, aside from pain management?

<p>Immobilization and protected range of motion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Suprascapular Nerve Palsy

Weakness of the deltoids and teres minor muscles

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Excessive wrist extension during backhand swings

Olecranon Bursitis Finding

Goose egg appearance over the olecranon

Volkmann's Ischemic Contracture

Fibrosis and shortening of the flexor muscles of the forearm

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Elbow Position in Olecranon Bursitis

Approximately 70 degrees of flexion

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Myositis Ossificans Triad

Pain, decreased range of motion, and palpable mass

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Myositis Ossificans Mechanism

Acute traumatic contusion to the muscle

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Myositis Ossificans Treatment

Immobilization and protected range of motion

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