Pathologies
Ganglion Cyst
What is a Boxer's Fracture?
Not actually something that often occurs in boxers
What percent of elbow dislocations are posterior?
80-90%
The joint often injured with direct blows to the top of the shoulder is....?
AC (acromioclavicular) joint
The 4th and 5th fingers are stuck in flexion due to nodules... What is this pathology?
Dupuyrtren's Contracture
What are the differences between colles' and smith's fractures?
Colles = moves dorsal
Smiths = moves volar
Cozen and Mill's tests are for what pathology?
Lateral Epicondylagia
AKA Tennis Elbow
Apley's Scratch test
What is the difference between the grade 1, 2, and 3, AC separations?
Grade 1 - AC lig stretched
Grade 2 - AC lig partially torn / CC lig stretched, or partially torn
Grade 3 - AC and CC ligaments torn
What is a Bennett's Fracture?
Fracture of the base of the 1st metacarpal.
3+ fractures
What are the carrying angles for men and women?
F: 10-15
M: 5-10
Anterior Tilt
What are the differences between type 1, 2, and 3 gartland (supracondylar) fractures?
1 - non-displaced
2 - intact posterior cortex
3 - complete displacement
What is a Rolondo Fracture?
A comminuted Bennett's Fracture that extends to the CMCJ @ trapezium
Modified elbow flexion test
Flexion Compression test
Elbow Flexion test
What is one of the first things you should do if you see a smith's or colles' fracture?
Assess distal circulation and sensation!
An infection around the nail bed that can either be bacterial or fungal is also known as....
Paronychia
A "sail sign" is a radiographic confirmation of what kind of fracture?
What is a gunstock deformity?
a carrying angle of -15 degrees
(secondary to a epiphyseal fracture & poor healing)
Kienbocks Disease is...
Avascular Necrosis of the lunate