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35 Cards in this Set
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what is medial epicondylitis?
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pain at the medial elbow epicondyle that my radiate to the wrist
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what is lateral epicondylitis tx?
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Rest, ice, NSAIDS
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what is the xray pic of olecranon bursitis?
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a large, red hot mass ofte filled / pus
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what are ganglion cysts(bible cysts)
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benign, firm, fluid filled lumps
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what is boutonierre's (swan neck) deformity?
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it is caused by disruption of central slip attachemtn of extensor tendon to base of middle phalanx allowing proximal phalanx to protrude (buttonhole) b/w lateral bands of extensor tendon
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what is mallet finger?
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distal finger tips dropps down and cannot be activy extended
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what is a test for de quervains tenosynovitis?
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finkelstein test
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what is the tx for a finger strain?
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splinting in position of fxn (POF)
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what is a boxer's frx?
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fx of the neck (usually distal) of 5th metacarpal bone
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what does pain in the anatomical snuff box indicate?
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scaphoid fx--> get xray
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what is dupuytrens contracture?
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Dupuytren's contracture is an abnormal thickening of tough tissue (fibrous layer) underneath the skin of the palm and fingers. It is the thickening of this tissue that can cause the fingers to curl. Dupuytren's contracture is more common in men than in women.
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where do dupuytrens contracture occur most often?
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4th and 5th fingers
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what is trigger finger
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very painful esp when locked digit snaps beyond the restriction by the use of increased force.
~nodule may develop on on the tendon causing tendon to get stuck at proximal edge of the A1 pulley when attemtping to extend finger **with more forceful attempts at extension it classically snaps open w/ significant pain at the distal palm and proximal finger |
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what is cellulitis?
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superficial spreading infection in the subq tisue with redness, heat, swelling and pain
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what is paronychia?
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anywhere around the U shaped eponychium
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what are signs of herpetic whitlow?
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burning, itching,sensation
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what is nursemaids elbow?
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a radial head
caused by longitudinal traction placed on an extended pronated arm |
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what is teh most common UE injury in infants and youn kids who present to the ED?
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nursemaid elbow
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what is fat pad sign?
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any elbow joint distention eitehr hemorrhagic inflammatory or traumati gives rise to a positive fat pad sign
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what is medial epicondylitis?
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pain at the medial elbow epicondyle that my radiate to the wrist
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what is lateral epicondylitis tx?
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Rest, ice, NSAIDS
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what is the xray pic of olecranon bursitis?
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a large, red hot mass ofte filled / pus
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what are ganglion cysts(bible cysts)
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benign, firm, fluid filled lumps
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what is boutonierre's (swan neck) deformity?
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it is caused by disruption of central slip attachemtn of extensor tendon to base of middle phalanx allowing proximal phalanx to protrude (buttonhole) b/w lateral bands of extensor tendon
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what is mallet finger?
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distal finger tips dropps down and cannot be activy extended
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what is a test for de quervains tenosynovitis?
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finkelstein test
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what is the tx for a finger strain?
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splinting in position of fxn (POF)
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what is a boxer's frx?
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fx of the neck (usually distal) of 5th metacarpal bone
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what does pain in the anatomical snuff box indicate?
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scaphoid fx--> get xray
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what is dupuytrens contracture?
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Dupuytren's contracture is an abnormal thickening of tough tissue (fibrous layer) underneath the skin of the palm and fingers. It is the thickening of this tissue that can cause the fingers to curl. Dupuytren's contracture is more common in men than in women.
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where do dupuytrens contracture occur most often?
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4th and 5th fingers
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what is trigger finger
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very painful esp when locked digit snaps beyond the restriction by the use of increased force.
~nodule may develop on on the tendon causing tendon to get stuck at proximal edge of the A1 pulley when attemtping to extend finger **with more forceful attempts at extension it classically snaps open w/ significant pain at the distal palm and proximal finger |
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what is cellulitis?
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superficial spreading infection in the subq tisue with redness, heat, swelling and pain
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what is paronychia?
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anywhere around the U shaped eponychium
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4 kanavel signs of tenosynovitis
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1. pain on passive extension
2. slight flexion 3. tenderness along sheath 4. uniform swelling |
