Upper Extremity Conditions Week 2 Flashcards
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What is another name for osteolysis of the distal clavicle?
weightlifter’s shoulder
Fracture of the proximal 1st metacarpal where the distal portion is displaced laterally (anatomical position)
bennett’s fracture
Flexion fracture of the distal radius
smith’s fracture
An extension fracture of the distal radius (FOOSH injury)
colle’s fracture
What shoulder problem is this?
-bony resorption of the distal clavicle
osteolysis of the distal clavicle/ weightlifters shoulder
What shoulder problem is this?
-salter harris type 1 or 2 fracture of the epiphyseal plate (growth plate)
-caused by throwing too often and too hard
-excessive rotation and distractional forces
-adolescents
little leaguer’s shoulder
A condition where the scapula sticks out and does not stay flattened to the back
scapular winging
What is another name for lateral epicondylitis?
tennis elbow
An inflamed tendinopathy injury (tendonitis) involving the wrist extensor and supinator muscles originating at the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
lateral epicondylitis/ tennis elbow
What is lateral epicondylitis/ tennis elbow caused by?
tensile forces on wrist extensors and supinator muscle and overuse such as tennis or using screwdriver
What is another name for medial epicondylitis?
golfer’s elbow
An inflamed tendinopathy injury involving the wrist flexor and pronator muscles originating at the medial epicondyle of the humerus
medial epicondylitis/ golfer’s elbow
What is medial epicondylitis/ golfer’s elbow caused by?
overuse of wrist flexors and pronator muscles such as golfing, chopping wood, throwing, carrying suitcase, etc
What nerve may be involved with medial epicondylitis/ golfer’s elbow?
ulnar
What are the other names for triceps tendinitis?
posterior tennis elbow or posterior elbow impingement syndrome
An inflamed tendinopathy that causes thickening, fraying, and inflammation of the triceps tendon
triceps tendinitis
What is triceps tendinitis caused by?
over use or elbow hyperflexing
What is another name for nursemaid’s elbow?
pulled elbow, slipped elbow, or toddler’s elbow
What problem is this?
-annular ligament tear leading to radial head subluxation/dislocation
-traction injury
-elbow pain, resistance to elbow movement
nursemaid’s elbow
Who has a larger carrying angle- men or women?
women
men 5-10
women 10-15 degrees measured via ulna deviation
Cubitus varus is a decreased or increased carrying angle?
decreased
When a cubitus varus moves to a negative angle it is called what?
gunstock deformity
Cubitus valgus is a decreased or increased carrying angle?
increased
Medial collateral ligament of elbow is lax at what degrees of flexion?
10-60
