Exam 1 Flashcards

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When doing a distraction its is limited, what is involved?

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contracture of connective tissue

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When doing a distraction it is painful, what is involved?

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tear of connective tissue

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When doing a distraction and it eases the pain, what is involved?

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articular surfaces implicated

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4
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When doing compression and it eases the pain, what is involved?

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joint capsule implicated

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5
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When doing compression and its painful, what is involved?

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joint surface implication

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6
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SINSS

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Severity: intensity and effect on functional ability
Irritability: Amt it takes to exacerbate/subside symptoms
Nature: structure involved
Stage: acute, subacute, chronic
Stability: getting better, worsening, staying the same

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7
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Subjective Asterisks

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linked with functional activity, used to reasses/set goals

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Objective Asterisks

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used to set goals

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9
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Myostatic Contracture

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adaptive muscle shortening w/ reductio int he number of sarcomere units in series, individual sarcomere lengths also shortened – easiest to gain length

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10
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Periarticular Contracture

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loss of mobility in the connective tissues that cross or attach to a joint or join capsule (restriction of arthrokinematics) – manual therapy, mobs, distraction

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Arthrogenic Contracture

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result from intra-articular pathology (adhesions, synovial proliferation, joint effusion, irregularities in the articular cartilage or osteophyte formation – surgery

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12
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Pseudomyostatic Contracture

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limited ROM due to hypertonicity (spasticity and rigidity) associated with CNS - nerves that go to muscle

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Fibrotic and Irreversible Contracture

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connective tissues are replaced by great amount of nonextensible tissue (fibrotic adhesions, scar tissue, heterotrophic bone)

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14
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Contract-Relax

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Autogenic Inhibition (Golgi, Ib). responds to force/m. tension
Restricted/stretched muscle is contracted for 6 sec after this time the muscle is passively stretched. muscle will relax after contraction
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15
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Hold-Relax

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Reciprocal Inhibition (Spindle Fibers, Ia). Stretch reflex' keep from over stretching, muscle fiber damage.
contracting isometrically the ANTAGONIST (opposite) of the restricted and stretched muscle/relaxing
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16
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Changes Affecting Flexibility

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Injury
Immobilization
Inactivity
Aging
Posture
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17
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Static Stretching

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30-60 seconds 1-3 times

hold longer to gain ROM

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Cyclic Stretching

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5-10 seconds several times
low velocity/intensity
flexibility

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19
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Ballistic Stretching

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quick, bouncing movements that create momentum to carry the body segment through ROM (precaution for old)

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20
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Manual Stretching

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early stages, patient can not perform, stabilize compensations, applying proprioceptive techniques - to gain length/mobility

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21
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Self-Stretching

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maintain or increase the ROM gained by the therapist (HEP)

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22
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Mechanical

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prolonged time (30 min - 10 hrs)
stretch casts, traction
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23
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Posterior Muscle Chain

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erector spine, deep pelvic trochanteric muscles, hamstrings, triceps surae

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Anterior Muscle Chain

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SCM and scalenes, anterior fascial tissues of the thoracic spine, diaphragm, psoas, adductors, soleus

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25
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Factors for Unbalanced Muscular Chains

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aging, pathological, environmental, psychological

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26
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Postural Exam

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head/cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pelvis, knee, foot

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27
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Mechanisms for how manual therapy decreases pain:

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Neurophysiological/Chemical: inhibit descending pain pathway, opiod release, gate control theory, change in reflex excitability
Mechanical
Placebo

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28
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Unrestricted joint glide but decreased motion due to:

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contractile tissues

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29
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Excessive joint glide due to :

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ligaments

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30
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Restricted joint glide due to:

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joint surfaces/ capsule

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31
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Pain with traction:

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connective tissue tear, decrease in pain with compression

ligaments/joint capsule

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32
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Restricted motion w/ traction:

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connective tissue restriction

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33
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Relieve of pain with traction

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joint surface problem

34
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Pain with compression:

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articular surface problem

35
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Assessment/Documentation

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Assess each grade and document
specify direction
quantity and quality of motion with each grade
reproduction of symptoms/relief of pain

36
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How can a PT change the volume of resistance exercise?

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# of reps/set
#of sets/ exercises
# of exercises/ session
37
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GH Passive (static) Stability

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bones
cartilage
capsule
labrum
ligaments
38
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GH Active (dynamic) Stability

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deep muscles (RTC)
neuromuscular balance between deep and superficial muscles (scap m work with GH m)
39
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Superficial Muscles of Shoulder

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for MOVEMENT
deltoid
pecs
biceps
serrates ant
traps
lats
40
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Recruitment Order of Shoulder Muscles

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Activation of agonist – movement – activation of antagonist – stop movement

41
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Deep Muscles of the Shoulder (RTC)

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STABILITY
pull humerus against glenoid fossa and down - increase subacromial space
infraspinatus
supraspinatus
teres minor
subscapularis
42
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Impingement Syndrome Symptoms

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pain in anterosuperior part of shoulder
weakness
stiffness

43
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Compressed Structures in Impingement Syndrome

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bursa (first)
supraspinatus (most common)
ER tendons (infraspinatus, teres minor)

44
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Outlet Impingement Syndrome

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abrasion of soft tissue structures (RC) located between head of humerus and roof of shoulder during elevation (90-95%)
Painful arc

45
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Non outlet Impingement Syndrome

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normal subacromial space
impingement of RC against post superior glenoid labrum and humeral head
young patients performing repetitive overhead movments

46
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Outlet Space Components

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coraco-acromial ligament
coracoid process
anterior acromion
AC joint

47
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Primary Impingement

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related to tendon
chronic disorders of RC
RC weakness
RC compression (overuse)
degenerative tendinopathy
*35-40y/o does a lot of overhead activities
48
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Secondary Impingement

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related to surrounding structures
coracoid impingement
lesser tuberosity pinches coracoid process
instability (classic) 
Os acromiale/shape of acromion
*young athletes
49
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Stage I Impingement

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edema and hemorrhage of the bursa and cuff
less than 25
trauma, active

50
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Stage II Impingement

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irreversible changes
fibrosis and tendinitis of RC
25-40

51
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Stage III Impingement

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chronic stages
partial or complete tears of the RC
>40

52
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Traumatic Shoulder Instability

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Bankart lesion
fall on extended arm
complain shoulder is going out
recurrent shoulder dislocation (chronic phase)
\+ apprehension test
53
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Atraumatic Shoulder Instability

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GH ligaments (IGHL/AGHL)
tendinitis, sensation of instability and laxity
not afraid shoulder will pop out
- apprehension test

54
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SLAP Lesion

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injury to glenoid labrum
Superior labral tear form anterior to posterior
starts in biceps and goes to capsule
pain most common symptom w feeling of instability as well as abducted ER positions

55
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Frozen Shoulder Stage I

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duration of symptoms 0-3

painful, dont notice big loss of ROM

56
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Frozen Shoulder Stage II (freezing)

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3-9 months

drastically lose ROM in all directions

57
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Frozen Shoulder Stage III (frozen)

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8-15 months

minimum pain, stiff movement

58
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Frozen Shoulder Stage IV (thawing)

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15-24 months
minimal pain
progressive ROM improvement
WILL improve w/o treatment - PT makes it faster

59
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Colles Fracture

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Most common fracture to wrist
fx of distal radius - dorsal displacement
extension + compression
dinner fork deformity
surgery
60
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Smiths Fracture

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fx of distal radius - solar displacement
flexion + compression
surgery

61
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Scaphoid Fracture

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fall w/ extension/radial deviation 
pain in anatomical snuff box
painful/limited wrist movement
painful compression/load 
conservative treatment
62
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Boxer’s Fracture

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fracture of neck of 5th MC
boxing or punching
swelling, pain with MMT
surgery or splint

63
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Mallet Finger

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avulsion of ext tendon (or bone) from DIP - sports injury
direct force causing forced flexion
deformity of DIP, can’t straighten DIP
volar splint, surgical fixation, exercises

64
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Scaphoid-Lunate Dissociation

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injury to scaphoid, lunate ligament
fall or trauma
localized pain, swelling, clicking, pain w/ ext
xray, palpation, limited wrist ROM, increase glide, + Watson test
immobilization, modalities, surgery

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Lunate Dislocation

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more than 1 ligament compromised
volar dislocation of lunate
pain w/ palpation, limited/painful ROM, positive X-ray, N/T median nerve distribution 
Surgery
immobilization (3-4 weeks) 
limit wrist ext ~2mths
66
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Kienbocks Disease

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osteonecrosis/AVN of lunate (any carpal bones) following fx
FOOSH, compression fracture
local tenderness, swelling, limited wrist motion
GOAL: restore blood supply/vascularization
initial immobilization (fracture)
thermal modality (US if no pain)
ROM/glide
surgery: bone graph

67
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Triangular Fibrocartilage Disc Injury

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trauma/FOOSH, overuse injury (repetitive pronation & gripping w/ load though the wrist)
Ulnar pain (ONLY condition w/ ulnar pain), crepitus
edema, tender, weak, instable, loading wrist into UD & ext
Conservative: steroid injection, PT, education, US, splint/cast 4-6 weeks
Surgery

68
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Raynaud’s Phenomenon

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Constriction of small blood vessels of hands/toes (vasospasm)
Location: defuse pain, cold, numbness
Idiopathic, trauma, cold, emotional stress
Blanching of fingers + Allens test (potency of the radial/ulnar arteries)
Skin changes
Vasodilatory drugs, education (stress management, smoking)

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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median n compression in carpal tunnel
leads to: ischemia, edema, reduced nerve gliding, fibrosis
trauma, overuse of flexor muscles/posture of hands
Pain and paresthesia, numbness, nocturnal pain, hand falling asleep, thenar atrophy
Tinels test/Phalens/Reverse

70
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Cubital Angle

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male: 11-14
female: 13-16

71
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Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

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inflammation in the insertion of the extensor carpi radial braves (ECRB) and extensor carpi radials longs (ECRL
35-50 y/o, young athletes
lat elbow pain w/ insidious onset, pain w/ wrist extension, weekend grip strength
stretching, strength training, eccentric muscle training
deep transverse friction w/ mills manip, radial head/cervical mobs
brace: compresses before tendon, release tension on tendon

72
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Medial Epicondylitis (golfers/throwers elbow)

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inflammation in the insertion of the flexor carp radials (FCR) and pronator teres
medial elbow pain, pain w/ wrist flexion and pronation
resisted wrist flexion, passive stretch
deep transverse massage, lateral glides

73
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Stage I Lateral Epicondylitis

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inflammation without alteration in the tendons

74
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Stage II Lateral Epicondylitis

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associated w/ pathological changes int eh tendon (tendinosis) or angiofibroblastic degeneration - some change in tendon

75
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Stage III Lateral Epicondylitis

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pathological changes in tendon and rupture of tendon

76
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Stage IV Lateral Epicondylitis

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characteristics of the stage 2 and 3 plus fibrosis, soft matrix calcifications and faint calcifications along the epicondylar margins

77
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Special tests for lateral epicondylitis

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chari, mills, finger extension, cozens

78
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Pulled Elbow

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sublation of radial head
arm is extended and pronated
reduction maneuver

79
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Osteochondritis Dissecans

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> 12
clicking/locking
Lateral or central portion of capitellum
Repetitive loading (overuse)
lesion to the subchondral bone of capitellum
conservative vs. operative - depended on lesion
prognosis dependent on pt age and characteristics of lesion

80
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Panners Disease

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6-12
entire capitellum
repetitive loading (overuse)
ischemic necrosis of capitellum
conservative management (rest, activity modification)
excellent prognosis