Elbow Special Tests

Hide All  Show All  Shuffle    Help   Special Test Tests for... Positive (+) Test Valgus   UCL instability   increased opening of joint space (more opening at 0 degrees includes damage to capsule and ligament; more opening at 30 degrees includes damage to ligament only)   Varus   RCL instability   increased opening of joint space (more opening at 0 degrees includes damage to capsule and ligament; more opening at 30 degrees includes damage to ligament only)   Tinel's Sign   nerve pathology   pain, tingling, parasthesia down ulnar nerve distribution (@ ulnar groove)   Lateral Epicondylitis   lateral epicondylitis   pain at lateral epicondyle (flexor insertion)   Medial Epicondylitis   medial epicondylitis   pain at medial epicondyle (extensor insertion)   Pronator Teres   median nerve compression due to pronator teres hypertrophy   decreased strength, tingling pain with pronation, "squeeking"   Pinch Grip   entrapment of the interosseous nerve   unable to touch fingers only "tuft-to-tuft" instead of "tip-to-tip" only   Hide All  Show All  Shuffle Notes Flashcards StudyStack Study Table Matching Hangman Crossword Unscramble Type In Bug Match Targets Export Print Edit Email Hmm...