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Elbow, Wrist, Hand

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Elbow ROM   0-135  
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forearm pronation   0-80  
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forearm supination   0-90  
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carrying angle   men 10 deg, women 15 deg  
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cause of lateral epicondylitis   overuse, poor technique, muscle imbalance, repetitive activity, TIGHTNESS CAUSES RADIAL HEAD TO RUB AGAINST TENDON WHEN GOING INTO EXTENSION  
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Max phase lateral epicondylitis   ice, rest, anti-inflam, gentle stretching, AROM, McConnel taping, NO STRENGTHENING!!!  
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MOD phase lateral epicondylitis   stretching of extensor group, strengthening (pain free!), slow, eccentric a must!, theraband, free wts (emphasize extensors), grip, consider shoulder strg, jt mobs of radial head  
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MIN phase lateral epicondylitis   wrist stg (pain free) & stretching, ECCENTRIC, ECCENTRIC!, wrist ext & radial/ulnar deviation, cross friction massage, may need to work thru some of pain but try to avoid this method if possible  
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what muscle is primarily being stretched in tennis elbow?   extensor carpi radialis brevis  
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Patient ED for lateral epicondylitis   grip size, lift w/bicep-not wrist, tool modification  
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External Wrist Extension Force wrap/strap..FOREARM SUPPORT BAND helps what?   lateral epicondyliti/tennis elbow....reduces electromyographic activity or wrist extensor muscles during gripping  
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Medial epicondylitis emphasis on ______? also known as?   strengthening wrist flexors (incl pronation & supination)...GOLFER'S ELBOW  
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what is 2nd most dislocated joint in body?   Elbow  
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what is the most common complication of elbow dislocation?   loss of elbow extension  
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what to avoid for 2-8 wks? and why   No PROM, can develop myositis ossificans (unique prob to elbow)  
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what is important in tx of elbow dislocation?   avoid contractures of capsule, low load/long duration stretch  
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characteristics of myositis ossificans   heterotopic, ectopic bone formation, brachialis mm, palpation of distal tendon is painful  
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contraindication w/myositis ossificans if brachialis is involved   massage, passive stretching, resistive exercises  
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Colles Fracture   extension fracture of the distal radius, fall on outstretched arm  
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Smith's fracture   flexion fracture of the radius  
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clinical manifistations of Colle's or Smith's fracture?   severe pain, swelling, deformity (depression)  
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management of wrist fracture   casted 6 wks, external fixator 6-8 wks  
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Scaphoid fracture   bones of the right wrist, palm up  
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swelling, tenderness over snuffbox, pain w/pronation, indicative of ?   scaphoid fx  
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tx of scaphoid fx   casted, can take long time to heal, 60% of all carpal fractures  
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Navicular fracture   distal pole, non displaced, immob 6 wks, prox pole non displ immob 12-24 wks (less blood supply), displaced - ORIF  
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Navicular fracture - tx after cast removed   begin active thumb/wrist motion, NO PASSIVE STRETCHING OR MOBS  
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome   MEDIAN NERVE ENTRAPMENT w/in wrist, inflammation from overuse, genetically determined narrow tunnel  
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what mm's involved in carpal tunnel? (tenosynovitis)   flex dig prof, flex digit sup, flex pollicis longus (go thru tunnel)  
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symptoms numbness, tingling, pain, clumsiness, weakness in hand grip all point to?   Carpal Tunnel  
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Tx for carpal tunnel   identify & modify ADL & occupational risks causing the greatest effect & work on reducing symptoms  
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NCV   nerve conduction test for Carpal tunnel  
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conservative PT tx for carpal tunnel   splint (neutral), ice (ice massage), gentle exercise, NSAIDS, tendon gliding exercise nerve gliding exercise, jt mobs, ERGONOMIC ASSESSMENT VERY IMPORTANT! (pt ed)  
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exercise routine for carpal tunnel, when to add strengthening exercises   don't do strengthening before nerve gliding, once nerve glides are pain free add strengthening  
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effect of cortizone shot for carpal tunnel   77% relief of symptoms at 30 days post injection  
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post op carpal tunnel surgery   division of transverse carpal lig. splint 10 days, incisional pain 3-6 mo, scar massage, loss of strength should improve 3-6 mo  
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MAX phase carpal tunnel post op   ice, elevation, AROM to surrounding joints, tendon/nerve gliding, after suture removal, scar desensitization w/wound closed, modalities to dec pain  
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what to avoid MAX phase carpal tunnel   AROM wrist flexion, finger flexion w/wrist flexion fist 10 days, cautious first 3 wks due to BOWSTRING effect  
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MOD phase carpal tunnel surgery   MH, scar desensitization (cross friction), tendon/nerve gliding, AROM wrist flexion (after 21 days), strengthening (post 4 weeks), rice gripping/paper crunchs, resistive gripping & pinching ex,  
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MOD phase carpal tunnel avoid______   radial deviation stg ex  
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MOD phase carpal tunnel exercise   wrist & grip isometrics, light PRE's, ergonomic principles & recommendations  
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MIN phase carpel tunnel   strengthening, normal flexibility of mm & tendons, function  
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Dequervain's syndrome   tenosynovitis, cumulative trauma disorder, extensor pollicis brevis, abductor pollicis longus, pass thru the 1st dorsal compartment  
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clinical manifistations of Dequervain's syndrome   pain & swelling at the radial styloid region  
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tx for Dequervain's syndrome   reduce symptoms of the thumb, splinting 3-6 wks, NSAIDS, wrist & thumb immob, ice, phono, ionto, injection if conservative fails  
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causes of Dequervain's syndrome   inflammatory & repetitive stress, new baby care, hammering, florist  
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test for Dequervain's syndrome   Finkelstein's test  
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purpose of Finkelstein's test   see if there is tenosynovitis of the abductor pollicus longus & extensor pollicis brevis, pain w/wrist ulnar devation (thumb in fist) + (stenosis & inflammation)  
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RSD   Reflex sympathetic dystrophy  
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what is RSD   an exaggerated & unpredictable response of the body to trauma or post-surgical procedures  
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etiology of RSD   unknown, abnormal autonomic reflex, prolonged symapthetic outflow, increase local circulatory disturbances, muscle spasm, pain, INCREASED SENSITIVITY  
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clinical manifistation of RSD   PAIN, touch & weight bearing almost intolerable, night pain, ROM increases pain, edema, heat, redness, hyperesthesia of skin, hyperhydrosis (profuse sweating), thickened, stiff feeling in jt, trophic chgs in skin  
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tx for RSD   BEST IF RECOGNIZED EARLY, pain & swelling mngt, MH, massage, estim, PROM/AROM in warm WPL, topical stimulation (rubbing towel across the area), TENS, ES, neuroprobe, light wt bearing, mobilize & desensitize (add lots of sensory input, suitcase protocol  
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TX for RSD   EARLY ROM, ROM, ROM!! active muscle contractions, analgesics, NSAIDS, steroids, intermittent pneumatic pressure, treat AGGRESSIVELY, DESPITE THE PATIENT NOT LIKING IT!  
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contraindication for tx of RSD   NO RESISTIVE & MANIPULATIVE EXERCISES  
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Skier's thumb   acute sprain of ulnar collateral ligament, partially or completely torn  
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cause of skier's thumb   sudden valgus force, hyperextenion of thumb  
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acute sprain of ulnar collateral ligament is ?   skier's thumb  
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tx for skier's thumb, partial tear   thumb spica cast or immob 3-6 wks, gentle ROM of thumb motion,  
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avoid........with partial tear skier's thumb   avoid end range of abduction (valgus) & hyperextension, avoid resistive exercise to thumb for 2 months  
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tx .....torn ligament, skier's thumb   ORIF, casted 4-6 wks  
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skier's thumb/gamekeeper's thumb test   to test for integrity of ulnar (medial) collarteral ligament, pain &/or laxity are present when an abduction force is applied to the MCP, indicates hypermobility or instability of MCP  
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Mallet finger   avulsion fx or ext tendon rupture results in distal interphalangeal joint flexion contracture  
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tx for Mallet finger   6-10 wks of extension splinting is a must!!! DO NOT REMOVE THE SPLINT!!  
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contraindication for Mallet finger   PASSIVE FLEXION EXERCISES OF THE DIP ARE CONTRAINDICATED TO PROTECT THE HEALING TENDON/BONE  
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Swan neck deformity   inflammation from injury or disease ( such as RA) may cause pain & swelling of the PIP jt, , it will go too far into extension, the DIP is bent downward into flexion  
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tx for swan neck   PIP jt must be supple ( not stiff), aligning the PIP jt & preventing hyperextension should help restore DIP extension, stretching, massage, jt mobs are used to try & restore finger alignment & function  
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post op swan neck   splinting 3 wks, stretching as needed, strengthening exercises are started 8-10 wks after surgery  
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contraindication of mallet finger?   PASSIVE FLEXION EXERCISES OF THE DIP ARE CONTRAINDICATED TO PROTECT THE HEALING TENDON/BONE  
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