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weakness or paralysis of extensors to the wrist, MCPs, and thumb; wrist drop

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radial nerve palsy

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what is the most common carpal fracture?

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scaphoid fracture

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which protocol for early mobilization of flexor tendon repairs involves passive flexion and extension of the digit?

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Duran Protocol

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which muscle depresses the scapula?

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lower trapezius

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These symptoms characterize what injury? Claw hand, flattened metacarpal arch, Froment’s sign

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Ulnar nerve laceration

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stenosing tenosynovitis of the APL and EPB

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de Quervain’s

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what splint is appropriate for conservative treatment of radial nerve palsy?

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dynamic extension splint

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which extrinsic flexor muscles of the hand are innervated by the median nerve?

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FDS, FDP, FPL

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what does the Finkelstein’s Test look for?

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de Quervain’s

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fusion to repair a fracture

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arthrodesis

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which extrinsic flexors of the hand are innervated by the ulnar nerve?

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FDP

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how is Dupuytren’s treated?

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surgical release

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which muscle performs horizontal abduction of the shoulder?

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posterior deltoid

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name amputation: loss of entire UE

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shoulder disarticulation

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burn classification: involves epidermis and dermis, nerve endings; absence of sensation; requires skin graft

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full thickness

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which muscles perform shoulder flexion?

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anterior deltoid, supraspinatus, coracobrachialis

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fracture of the distal radius with volar displacement

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Smith’s fracture

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degeneration of the wrist extensor tendons (especially ECRB)

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lateral epicondylitis

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which extrinsic extensors of the hand are innervated by the radial nerve?

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extensor digitiorum communis (EDC), extensor digiti minimi (EDM), extensor indicis, EPL, EPB, APL

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which muscles are innervated by the suprascapular n.?

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supraspinatus and infraspinatus

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fracture of the distal radius with dorsal displacement

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Colles’ fracture

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hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion of DIP joint

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Swan neck deformity

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which nerves contribute to shoulder abduction?

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axillary and suprascapular

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which muscle flexes the elbow when the forearm is supinated?

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biceps

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burn classification: involves epidermis and deep portion of dermis; appears red, white, and elastic; heals 21-35 days
deep partial thickness
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what splint is appropriate for conservative treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome?
elbow splint (especially at night)
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ulnar nerve compression at the wrist with numbness and tingling, weakness
Guyon's canal
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which muscles are part of the rotator cuff?
subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor
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vasomotor dysfunction with symptoms that include severe pain, edema, discoloration, osteoporosis, sudomotor changes, temperature changes
CRPS
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These symptoms characterize what injury? inability to extend digits to release objects, wrist drop
radial nerve laceration
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rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the MCP joint of the thumb
Skier's thumb
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contraindications for CRPS
PROM, joint mobs, dynamic splinting
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what is conservative treatment for carpal tunnel?
wrist splint in neutral, nerve glides, activity mods
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which muscles elevate the scapula?
trapezius and levator scapulae
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which muscle(s) perform: MCP flexion and IP extension?
lumbricals
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for conservative treatment of lateral or medial epicondylitis, which splint is appropriate?
wrist splint with elbow strap
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which nerves innervate elbow extension?
radial n.
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which nerve innervates teres minor?
axillary n.
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which muscle(s) perform: abduction and assist with MCP flexion and IP extension (digits 2-5)?
dorsal interossei
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what splint is appropriate for CMC arthritis?
hand-based thumb splint
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in which direction is it most common to dislocate a shoulder?
anterior
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which muscles perform shoulder extension?
latissimus dorsi, teres minor, posterior deltoid
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which muscle flexes and radially deviates the wrist?
FCR
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for mallet finger deformity, what splint is appropriate?
DIP extension splint
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which muscle abducts and flexes the shoulder?
supraspinatus
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which dorsal forearm muscles are innervated by the radial nerve?
supinator
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which splint is appropriate for trigger finger?
hand based trigger finger splint (MCP extended, IP joints free)
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what is a functional position for hand splint?
wrist in 20-30; MCP in 70 flexion; IPs fully extended; thumb abducted and extended
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which muscle flexes the elbow when the forearm is pronated?
brachialis
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which muscle extends the MCP joints and contributes to extension of the IP joints?
extensor digitorum communis
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which volar forearm muscles are innervated by the median nerve?
pronator teres, pronator quadratus
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for Boutonniere deformity, what splint is appropriate?
PIP extension splint with DIP free
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what is the rationale for early mobilization of tendon repairs?
prevents adhesion formation, facilitates healing
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joint replacement
arthroplasty
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which muscle(s) perform: adduction and assist with MCP flexion and IP extension (digits 2-5)?
palmar interossei
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which muscles perform shoulder abduction?
middle deltoid and supraspinatus
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this splint would be appropriate following surgical repair of what? volar wrist splint with wrist in 20-30 extension, MCPs in 0-10 flexion, IPs in full extension
extensor tendon repair Zone V, VI, or VII
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which splint is appropriate for Skier's thumb?
thumb splint
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disorder characterized by malformed bones, insufficient collagen, loose joints, hearing loss, and respiratory problems
osteogenesis imperfecta
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which intrinsic muscles of the hand are innervated by the ulnar nerve?
abductor digiti minimi, opponens digiti minimi, flexor digiti minimi, adductor, lumbricals (ulnar side), palmar and dorsal interossei
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burn classification: involves epidermis only; heals 3-7 days
superficial
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name amputation: loss of clavicle, scapula, and entire UE
forequarter
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which muscle internally rotates the shoulder?
subscapularis
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what splint is appropriate for Dupuytren's?
extension splint
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Protocol for early mobilization of flexor tendon repairs involving passive flexion using rubber band traction and active extension to the hood of the splint
Kleinert Protocol
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nerve endings adhered to scar tissue that are hypersensitive
neuromas
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fracture of the 5th metacarpal
Boxer's fracture
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which muscle performs horizontal adduction of the shoulder?
pectoralis minor
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ulnar nerve compression at the elbow with numbness, pain, and weakness
Cubital tunnel syndrome
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name amputation: loss of half of pelvis and entire LE
hemipelvectomy
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tenosynovitis of the finger flexors, most commonly the A1 pulley
trigger finger
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interventions for CRPS
weight-bearing, joint distraction, edema management, AROM, splinting to prevent contractures
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which muscle flexes and ulnar deviates the wrist?
FCU
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which nerves contribute to shoulder flexion?
axillary and musculocutaneous nn.
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what splint treats a Boxer's fracture?
ulnar gutter splint
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which muscles extend the elbow?
triceps and anconeus mm.
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what splint is appropriate for de Quervain's?
thumb spica with IP free
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which splint is appropriate after flexor tendon repairs?
dorsal block splint
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degeneration of the wrist flexor tendons
medial epicondylitis
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name amputation: amputation of UE distal to the elbow joint
elbow disarticulation
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which wrist flexors are innervated by the ulnar nerve?
flexor carpi ulnaris
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what splint would be appropriate for someone with an ulnar nerve laceration?
MCP flexion block splint
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compression of the median nerve with symptoms of numbness and tingling in thumb, index, middle, and radial half of the ring finger
Carpal tunnel syndrome
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which nerves innervate elbow flexion?
musculocutaneous and radial nn.
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which muscle flexes the elbow when the forearm is neutral?
brachioradialis
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burn classification: involves epidermis and upper portion of dermis (sunburn); heals 7-21 days
superficial partial thickness
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which tendons are involved in de Quervain's?
APL and EPB
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which muscle flexes the DIP joints?
FDP
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which muscle flexes the PIP joints?
FDS
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which muscles externally rotate the shoulder?
infraspinatus and teres minor
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burn classification: involves fat, muscle, bone
4th degree burn
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restricted PROM of shoulder; greatest limitation is ER, then abduction, IR, flexion
adhesive capsulitis
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which nerves contribute to shoulder extension?
thoracodorsal, subscapular, axillary nn.
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which wrist flexors are innervated by the median nerve?
flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus
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which muscles perform upward rotation of the scapula?
trapezius and serratus anterior
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which muscles perform downward rotation of the scapula?
levator scapulae, rhomboids, serratus anterior, latissimus dorsi
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which wrist extensors are innervated by the radial nerve?
extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi ulnaris
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disease of the fascia of the palm and digits, resulting in flexion deformities of the involved digits
Dupuytren's disease
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which nerve innervates subscapularis?
subscapular n.
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which muscles contribute to elbow flexion?
biceps, brachialis, brachioradialis mm.
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which intrinsic muscles of the hand are innervated by the median nerve?
abductor pollicis brevis, opponens pollicis, flexor pollicis brevis (superficial head), lumbricals (radial side)
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flexion of PIP joint and hyperextension of DIP joint
Boutonniere deformity

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