1.10 Clinical correlations

Question 1

A method of reduction of a shoulder dislocation which utilizes the use of weights and the force of gravity for traction

Answer 1

Stimson’s technique

Question 2

Tightening of the capsule for cases of recurrent shoulder dislocation

Answer 2

Putti-platt

Question 3

Procedure where the glneoid labrum and capsule are reconstructed in cases of recurrent shoulder dislocation

Answer 3

Bankart procedure

Question 4

Procedure of transferring the coracoid for recurrent shoulder dislocation

Answer 4

Bristow

Question 5

Shoulder injury where there is adhesion in the capsule of the joint because of repeated swelling and inflammation; Limited range of motion

Answer 5

Adhesive capsulitis/frozen shoulder

Question 6

Injury caused by the compression of the median nerve at the wrist; causes thenar and hypothenar atrophy

Answer 6

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 7

Condition where the wrist cannot be extended and hangs flaccidly

Answer 7

Wrist drop/radial nerve palsy

Question 8

Presentation of ulnar nerve palsy; affects 4th and 5th digits

Answer 8

Claw hands

Question 9

Congenital anomaly characterized by webbed or conjoined fingers

Answer 9

Syndactyly

Question 10

Signs of rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 10

Bouchard;s nodes

Question 11

Silver fork deformity

Answer 11

Colles fracture