Elbow, Wrist & Hand Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Subjective question
A
Gags/eases = gripping,pushing,throwing, occupation, hobbies
Onset = insidious or trauma
Neurological & cervical symptoms
2
Q
Red flags
A
Cancer
Infection
Inflammatory arthropathy Ankle fractures
Acute fractures
Avascu,at necrosis
3
Q
Observation of the elbow, wrist & hand
A
Posture/positioning
Muscle bulk
Inflammatory signs = redness, swelling & bruising
Deformities
Maladaptive patterns
4
Q
What are you feeling for when palpating
A
Swelling
Deformities
Laxity
Tone
Pain
5
Q
Accessory movement at the elbow
A
Medial & lateral glide Longitudinal distraction
6
Q
What test tests for lateral epicondylalgia
A
Mill’s Test = more reliable
Cozen’s test
7
Q
What test tests for Carole tunnel
A
Phalen’s test
Tinsels test
8
Q
What test tests for DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
A
Finkelstein’s test
