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12 Cards in this Set
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What are 4 common elbow conditions we see in primary care? |
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Signs and Sx |
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Olecranon bursitis Tx and Plan |
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In general, what are the common causes and hx assoc with elbow pain? |
Causes
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What is lateral epicondylosis "tennis elbow"? |
pain and degeneration of the common extensor origin of the extensor muscles of the forearm |
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signs Sx, and PE for lateral epicondylosis |
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Plan for lateral and medial epicondylosis |
Plan: Dx: rarely needed
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Medical epicondylosis " golfer's elbow" - What is it? |
Pain and degenerative changes ofthe common flexor origin of theflexor muscles of the forearm |
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Medial epicondylosis HPI and PE |
Aching pain, worse with activityinvolving rapid wrist flexion andforearm pronation. Wrist flexors(flexor carpi radialis muscles) PE:
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Ulnar nerve entrapement what is it? |
Medial elbow pain with distalparesthesias along ulnaraspect of forearm into 4th &5th digits |
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ulnar nerve entrapment - HPI and PE |
HPI: Weak grip, hand fatigue,clumsiness, throwing & racquet sports,weightlifting, repetitivemotion with arms in constantflexion PE:
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ulnar nerve entrapement - PLAN |
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