an injury that has been identified as a problem among athletes who sprain their wrist.
What is triangular fibrocartilage complex
100
the dislocation of any carpal bone
What is should be splinted and referred to a physician
200
The ulnar collateral ligament attaches to the distal end of the ulna to the ______ and _______ bones.
What is triquetral and pisiform.
200
What two joints does the thumb consist of?
What is metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal.
200
affect the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis.
What is De Quervain's tendinitis.
200
deformity, pain, swelling, and decreased range of motion
What is dislocation of the lunate.
200
boxer's fracture
What is ice application and splinting of the fingers
300
The radial collateral ligament attaches to the distal end of the radius to the ________ and _______ bones.
What is trapezium and scaphiod.
300
Flexor muscle groups are found on the...
What is anterior surface of the forearm.
300
the result of the finger receiving an impact. The impact causes the extensor tendon to tear from the bone. The athlete cannot lift the tip of the finger to straighten the bone because the tendon is no longer attatched.
What is Mallet Finger
300
pocket of fluid that that develops within the sheath in the wrist
What is ganglion cyst
300
discontinuation of repetitive movements, and the PRICES method
What is De Quervain's tendinitis
400
The flexor retinaculum is also known as...
What is transverse carpal ligament
400
What three joints do each of the 2nd through 5th fingers have?
What is metacarpophalangeal (MCP), proximal interphalangeal (PIP), or distal interphalangeal joint (DIP).
400
Where does Boutonniere deformity occur?
What is the proximal interphalangeal joint
400
the ligament on the medial aspect of the thumb is injured when
What is when the thumb is forcefully abducted.
400
treatment of this injury involves immobilization and a rehabilitation plan to restore wrist range of motion.
What is triangular fibrocartilage complex
500
What does the retinaculum do?
What is stabilizes and provides a protective covering over the flexor tendons and median nerve.
500
What are the three main ligaments in the thumb?
What is collateral ligament, radial collateral ligament, and ulnar collateral ligament.
500
similar to mallet finger, except the flexor tendon tears from the fingertip.
What is Jersey finger
500
death of bone due to lack of oxygen
What is avascular necrosis
500
any sprained collateral ligament
What is ice will reduce swelling; when returning to the sport buddy taping is common, padding may also be helpful in preventing other injuries