Exam 3
What is a nonarticular fracture of the radius occurring approximately 1.5 inches proximal to the radiocarpal joint, causing the distal radius to be displaced dorsally?
Colles' fracture
Laxity with valgus and varus stress testing in a fully extended position indicate severe ligamentous instability. T/F?
False
Little Leaguers elbow involves injury to the lateral ligament of the elbow.
False
The elbow joint relies more on muscular support than ligamentous support for its stability. T/F?
False
Which bone in the hand is involved in a boxer's fracture?
Fifth metacarpal
______ is often termed "Tennis Elbow".
Lateral epicondylitis
What are small cuts or abrasions over the dorsal surface of the MCP or IP joints known as?
Russell's sign
Which of the following is a fracture where the distal radius is displaced palmarly?
Smith's fracture
An isometric test in mid-range is the recommended method to determine muscle pain or weakness.
True
Most elbow injuries are the result of low-load repetitive stresses. T/F?
True
Pseudo-boutonniere deformities show with limited active and passive extension.
True
A valgus stress performed on the elbow is assessing the integrity of which ligament?
UCL
The _____ is a bundle of 3 ligaments that is commonly injured due to a valgus stress or torsion.
UCL
Which of the following is the most important history finding regarding elbow trauma? a) onset b) type of pain c) location of symptoms d) a and c
a and c
A primary flexor of the elbow is the _____.
bicep brachii
A positive sign when performing the Medial Epicondyle Stress test for "Golfers Elbow" is pain with ___.
flexion
What are the actions of the muscles originating from the lateral epicondyle?
flexion and supination
What is a benign collection of thick fluid within a tendinous sheath or joint capsule found on the wrist and hand called?
ganglion cyst
What is indicated by a hard end-feel with passive elbow flexion?
loose body in the joint
What is the most commonly dislocated carpal bone in the hand?
lunate
Getting hit on the "funny bone" is getting hit on the ____ nerve.
median
Which nerve travels through the carpal tunnel in the wrist?
median nerve
What is an infection around the periphery of the fingernail that results in redness and swelling?
paronychia
Trauma or pathology to which nerve results in a drop-wrist deformity?
radial nerve
What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone in the hand?
scaphoid
Which carpal bone is as palpable as the floor of the anatomical snuffbox?
scaphoid
The radioulnar joints are classified as what type of joint?
syndesmotic
Which of the following is NOT correct in performing the tennis elbow test? a) the patient is positioned with elbow flexed and supinated. b) the examiner palpates lateral epicondyle. c) the examiner resists wrist extension through full ROM. d) the test may also be performed with elbow extended.
the patient is positioned with elbow flexed and supinated.
Which wrist pathology is commonly associated with clicking on the ulnar side of the wrist?
triangular fibrocartilage tear
Which elbow ligament is divisible into three unique sections?
ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)
