Etiology
Nerve affected in carpal tunnel syndrome
median nerve
Infection that involves the soft tissues surrounding the fingernail
paronychia
Symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome
pain, numbness, tingling
Diagnostic test to assess nerve and muscle funtion in carpal tunnel syndrome
EMG/NCV
Managment of adhesive capsulitis
NSAIDs, PT, stretching, ice/heat, injection, arthroscopy
Cat and dog bites carry this organism
Pasteurella Multocida
progressive contracture of palmar fascia
Dupuytren contracture
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Imaging views needed for elbow dislocations
Xray- AP, lateral, and oblique
Treatment of IT band syndrome
PT, symptomatic relief, rest
Most common type of elbow dislocation
posterolateral
Rupture of central slip of extensor tendon, causes PIP flexion and DIP hyperextension
Boutonniere Deformity
Tenderness over lateral epicondyle, pain with resisted extension of wrist, pain lifting object palm down with arm and wrist extended
+Tinels, +Froment sign and pinch test and + elbow flexion test indicate
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Management of mallet finger
splint 8 weeks in extension using Stax splint, then additional 2-4 weeks if any residual drooping
Name for "skiers thumb", rupture of UCL
Gamekeepers thumb
Terminal extensor tendon rupture generally due to trauma to an extended finger
Mallet finger
weakness, sudden onset of pain with inability to raise arm overhead indicates
Rotator cuff injury/tear
+ drop arm test and + empty can test indicates
Supraspinatus injury
Treatment of femoral shaft fractures
IMN or ORIF unless needs temp stabilization with Ex Fix
Traumatic spondylolithesis of C2 vertebra
Hangman's fracture
Wrist bone with concern for necrosis/nonunion due to tenuous bloody supply because cartilage covers 80% of bone
Scaphoid
Deep ache "inside" shoulder, painful popping or catching
Labrum tear
Xray shows a lightbulb or ice cream cone sign
Posterior shoulder dislocation
Treatment of complex (fracture) elbow dislocation
ORIF