PTA 232 Q3 Elbow

You place your patient's wrist in a splint because he is experiencing an acute episode of lateral epicondylitis. Which of the following is the least appropriate intervention while the inflamed soft tissue is healing? a. have the patient wear a splint to immobilize the wrist continuously for at least 2 weeks or until there is no pain b. have the patient remove the splint several times each day and perform active or self assisted ROM of the wrist within pain-free range c. Have the patient remove the splint several times a day and perform gentle muscle-setting exercises, elongating the involved muscle-tendon unit slightly after each contraction but not beyond the pain-free ranges

a

Tennis elbow may involve all of the following structures except the: a. extensor carpi radialis brevis b. extensor digitorum c. pronator teres d. annular ligament

c. pronator teres

Which of the following is not appropriate during the early stages of rehabilitation for medial or lateral epicondylitis? a. ice b. phonophoresis c. resuming functional activities d. NSAIDs

c. resuming normal activities

Your patient is a volleyball player. She is complaining of paresthesias, impaired motion of her 4th and 5th digits, and she exhibits significant cubitus valgus. Her Sx's are aggravated when serving during volleyball and when flexing her elbow and extending her wrist while carrying a food tray at her part-time job. What may be this patient's problem?

cubital tunnel syndrome

If the elbow is showing a capsular pattern, which motion is most limited?

fx

Radial tunnel syndrome closely mimics which of the following?

lateral epicondylitis

Early active motion usually can begin after the first week after immobilization for a dislocated elbow; however, passive stretching is related to the development of which of the following? Flexion contracture vascular injury myositis ossificans extension contractures

myositis ossificans

Lateral epicondylitis is caused by which of the following?

overuse, repetitive motion disorder, cumulative trauma

What is the most common physical exam finding with ulnar collateral ligament strain? pain with resisted pronation positive tinel's sign at the cubital tunnel pain with valgus stress loss of motion

pain with valgus stress

Which ligament is most commonly injured in throwing athletes?

ulnar collateral ligament

T/F: Passive stretching is advocated during the early recovery phase of healing after supracondylar fractures

F

Which of the following is considered the most significant complication after supracondylar fractures. joint contractures malunion vascular compromise nonunion

vascular compromise