Musculoskeletal exam components
History, inspection, palpation, ROM, special tests.
Elbow instability types
Rotatory posterolateral, medial (valgus), lateral (varus).
Radial tunnel syndrome
PIN compression causing lateral forearm pain, no weakness.
Elbow joint — main movements?
Flexion, extension, pronation, supination.
Radial Tunnel Syndrome — cause?
Compression of posterior interosseous nerve.
Lateral epicondylitis — affected tendon?
Extensor carpi radialis brevis.
Intra-articular pathology — example?
Joint inflammation, cartilage lesions.
Elbow instability — cause?
Ligament injury.
Special tests — purpose?
Identify specific elbow pathologies.
Neurovascular exam — importance?
Detect nerve entrapment or injury.
Answer 9 questions on Elbow Pathologies and Examination Techniques.
1. Which nerve is affected in radial tunnel syndrome?
2. What is the primary role of clinical history assessment in musculoskeletal examination?
Go over the full study guide for Elbow Pathologies and Examination Techniques.
Read the study guide →Upload your class notes and Revizly writes your flashcards in about a minute.
Flashcard maker