Orthopedic Upper Extremity Conditions Quiz
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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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