Lecture II:
I. Elbow injuries
A. History, observation, physical examination
B., Distal bicep tendon rupture
C. Elbow dislocations
1. Complications
2. Associated problems
D. Ulnar collateral sprain/tear
1. Identifictaion
2. Principles of conservative care
E. Little Leaguer's elbow
F. Radial head fractures
II. Other special/orthopedic tests for the elbow
A. Varus/valgus stress test - sprains
B. Tinels- ulnar nerve
C. Cozen, Mills, Kaplan's, golfer's elbow tests - medial/lateral epicondylitis
III. Wrist and hand
A. History, observation, physical examination procedures
B. Finger deformities
1. Mallet finger - rupture of extensor digitorum tendon at the insertion of distal phalanx
2. Boutonniere deformity- extension of metacarpophalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints, flexion of the proximal interphalangeal joint
3. Swan neck deformity - flexion of the metacarpophalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints, hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal joint
4. Trigger finger - thickening of the sheath of the flexor tendons at the A1 pulley, typically pathological
C. Wrist trauma complications
D. Scaphoid fracture
E. Colles fracture
IV. Other special/orthopedic tests for the wrist and hand
A. Allen test - srtery insufficiency
B. Bracelet test- compression of wrist
C. Carpal lift sign -sprain
D. Maissoneuve sign - Colles fracture
E. Cascade sign - carpal fracture
F. Finsterer sign - carpal fracture
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